Shoreline Middle
855 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4169
Summary
Shoreline Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 56th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 32.5% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 510/1,204 (58th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 547/1,204 (55th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 478 |
| Low-Income Students | 310 (64.9%) |
| English Learners | 77 (16.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.5 points from last year and rose 6.1 points over the full period. Math fell 3.6 points from last year and rose 0.2 points over the full period.
•Math +0.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 43.5% to 51.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 48% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 22% to 22%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 26.1% to 40.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 46% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.7-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 38.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Shoreline Middle rank in California?
Shoreline Middle ranks No. 510 of 1,204 in reading and No. 547 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Shoreline Middle compare with other schools in Santa Cruz?
Shoreline Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Santa Cruz with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa CruzHow does Shoreline Middle compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
Shoreline Middle is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 12 6–8 schools in Santa Cruz County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Cruz CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Shoreline MiddleThis school | 32.5% | 48.5% |
| Branciforte Middle | 46.9% | 61.0% |
| Mission Hill Middle | 46.5% | 57.9% |
