Serving 112 students in grades 6-8, Santa Lucia Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Lucia Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cambria, CA, encompassing approximately 346.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 26.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Lucia Middle School's student population of 112 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Santa Lucia Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Lucia Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5280 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Lucia Middle School's ranking?
Santa Lucia Middle School is ranked #5280 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Lucia Middle School?
112 students attend Santa Lucia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Santa Lucia Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Lucia Middle School?
Santa Lucia Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Lucia Middle School offer ?
Santa Lucia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Santa Lucia Middle School part of?
Santa Lucia Middle School is part of Coast Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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