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240 Via Socorro, San Clemente, CA 92672-3714
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 86th percentile among comparable California schools.
66.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
52.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 212/1,734 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 270/1,735 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 634 |
| Low-Income Students | 281 (44.3%) |
| English Learners | 56 (8.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.4 points from last year and rose 14.2 points over the full period. Math rose 7.4 points from last year and rose 10.4 points over the full period.
•Math +10.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 54.3% to 75.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 71.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 61% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 48%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.8% to 56.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.0-point math income gap is wider than the 15.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 58.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 59 schools for reading and 60 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 5–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Shorecliffs Middle compare within the district?
Shorecliffs Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 5–8 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Shorecliffs Middle rank in California?
Shorecliffs Middle ranks No. 212 of 1,734 in reading and No. 270 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Shorecliffs Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 3 5–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.1% meet the reading standard and 38.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Shorecliffs Middle compare with other schools in San Clemente?
Shorecliffs Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 5–8 schools in San Clemente with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San ClementeHow does Shorecliffs Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Shorecliffs Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 5–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 5–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Shorecliffs MiddleThis school | 52.3% | 66.5% |
| Bernice Ayer Middle | 68.5% | 76.5% |
| Aliso Viejo Middle | 61.9% | 67.1% |
