Excellent
#531 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Laguna Middle
Middle School · San Luis Coastal Unified · San Luis Obispo, CA
A San Luis Coastal Unified middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11050 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Math 60% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laguna Middle score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 64% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laguna Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,097/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Luis Obispo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,481
Median home value
$897,800
Median rent
$1,936/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
44.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peep - PrepareEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Los Osos MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 486 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Luis Coastal Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $18,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laguna Middle is listed in San Luis Coastal Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laguna Middle
Laguna Middle is a public middle school in San Luis Obispo, CA, part of San Luis Coastal Unified, serving approximately 845 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laguna Middle
What grades does Laguna Middle serve?
Laguna Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Laguna Middle?
Laguna Middle has an enrollment of approximately 845 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laguna Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Laguna Middle is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laguna Middle rank in CA?
Laguna Middle ranks #531 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Laguna Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Laguna Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Laguna Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laguna Middle has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Laguna Middle a charter school?
No, Laguna Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laguna Middle a Title I school?
No, Laguna Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laguna Middle?
41.8% of students at Laguna Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 845
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (805) 596-4055
- Area population (ZIP 93405)
- 23,856
- Area average commute
- 13.6 min
- Area median age
- 22.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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