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7.6avg / 10

Shoreline Unified School District

School District · Tomales, California

Students: 476
Teachers (FTE): 37
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

476

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

How this district compares

California rank

#45 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$37,445

+$19,798 vs California median

District size

476 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Shoreline Unified ranks #45 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Shoreline Unified's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Marin Elementary (8.9/10), Tomales Elementary (8.1/10), and Tomales High (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Shoreline Unified

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1West Marin Elementary8.9 / 10
2Tomales Elementary8.1 / 10
3Tomales High5.4 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Shoreline Unified

Shoreline Unified is a Tomales, California school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 476 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. District-level spending was $37,445 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.6/10, Shoreline Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is West Marin Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Shoreline Unified students show an average math proficiency of 36.2% and ELA proficiency of 47.5%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Shoreline Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency36.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency47.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Shoreline Unified with test data.

Schools in Shoreline Unified

5 schools

District Details

City
Tomales
Total Enrollment
476
Teachers (FTE)
37
District spending per student
$37,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Shoreline Unified?

Shoreline Unified has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Shoreline Unified?

The average composite rating for Shoreline Unified is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Shoreline Unified?

Shoreline Unified's district-level spending was $37,445 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Shoreline Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Shoreline Unified is 12.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Shoreline Unified?

West Marin Elementary is the highest-rated school in Shoreline Unified with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Shoreline Unified?

Across schools in Shoreline Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Shoreline Unified compare to other districts in California?

Shoreline Unified has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.6/10
Math Proficiency
36.2%
ELA Proficiency
47.5%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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