Shorecliffs Middle School serves 766 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shorecliffs Middle School's student population of 766 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
766 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shorecliffs Middle School is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
60%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Shorecliffs Middle School?
766 students attend Shorecliffs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Shorecliffs Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shorecliffs Middle School?
Shorecliffs Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Shorecliffs Middle School offer ?
Shorecliffs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shorecliffs Middle School part of?
Shorecliffs Middle School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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