Shoreline Unified School District
School District · Tomales, California
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
476
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
476
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Shoreline Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Shoreline Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tomales High
Tomales · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Marin Elementary
Point Reyes Station · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tomales Elementary
Tomales · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#253 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
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 #253 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Shoreline Unified's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tomales High (7.7/10), West Marin Elementary (6.9/10), and Tomales Elementary (3.9/10). 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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomales High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | West Marin Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Tomales Elementary | 3.9 / 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 6.7/10, Shoreline Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tomales High, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Shoreline Unified students show an average math proficiency of 36.7% and ELA proficiency of 49.8%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Shoreline Unified with test data.
Schools in Shoreline Unified
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- California
- 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 6.7/10. 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?
Tomales High is the highest-rated school in Shoreline Unified with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Shoreline Unified?
Across schools in Shoreline Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.8%. 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 6.7/10 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.8%
How we rate schools
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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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