Very Good
#2309 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Shoreline Middle
Middle School · Live Oak Elementary · Santa Cruz, CA
A Live Oak Elementary middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
855 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
- Math 32% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shoreline Middle score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shoreline 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 73Very Walkable
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Cruz), 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
$108,261
Median home value
$1,064,600
Median rent
$2,291/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branciforte MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Alternative Family EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| New Brighton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Mission Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 500 | 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.
Live Oak Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shoreline Middle is listed in Live Oak Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shoreline Middle
Shoreline Middle is a public middle school in Santa Cruz, CA, part of Live Oak Elementary, serving approximately 463 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,309 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shoreline Middle
What grades does Shoreline Middle serve?
Shoreline Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Shoreline Middle?
Shoreline Middle has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoreline Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoreline Middle is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shoreline Middle rank in CA?
Shoreline Middle ranks #2,309 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Shoreline Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Shoreline Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Shoreline Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shoreline Middle has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shoreline Middle a charter school?
No, Shoreline Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shoreline Middle a Title I school?
No, Shoreline Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shoreline Middle?
66.5% of students at Shoreline 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
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (831) 475-6565
- Area population (ZIP 95062)
- 36,047
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 95062; 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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