Excellent
#532 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Los Osos Middle
Middle School · San Luis Coastal Unified · Los Osos, CA
A San Luis Coastal Unified middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1555 El Moro St., Los Osos, CA 93402
- Math 46% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Los Osos Middle score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 54% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Osos 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average404/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,839
Median home value
$729,200
Median rent
$1,909/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Laguna MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 7–8 | Not available | 845 | Compare → |
| Peep - PrepareEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 24 | Compare → |
| Teach ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 4–6 | Not available | 168 | 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
- #3 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
Los Osos Middle is listed in San Luis Coastal Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Osos Middle
Los Osos Middle is a public middle school in Los Osos, CA, part of San Luis Coastal Unified, serving approximately 486 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Osos Middle
What grades does Los Osos Middle serve?
Los Osos Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Los Osos Middle?
Los Osos Middle has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Osos Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Osos Middle is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Osos Middle rank in CA?
Los Osos Middle ranks #532 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Osos Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Osos 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 Los Osos Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Osos Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Los Osos Middle a charter school?
No, Los Osos Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Osos Middle a Title I school?
No, Los Osos Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Osos Middle?
55.3% of students at Los Osos 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (805) 534-2835
- Area population (ZIP 93402)
- 15,085
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 93402; 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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