Shoreline Middle

Summary:

Shoreline Middle is a public middle school located in Santa Cruz, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 441 students. It is part of the Live Oak Elementary School District, which is ranked 477 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shoreline Middle's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST (California Science Test), is generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics around 40-50%, compared to the state averages of 45-47% in ELA and 31-35% in Math. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students and English Language Learners performing relatively better, while Hispanic students, low-socioeconomic status students, and students with disabilities tend to perform below the state averages. Additionally, Shoreline Middle has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.1% in 2018-2019 to 23.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Shoreline Middle generally performs better than schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, such as E.A. Hall Middle and Cesar E. Chavez Middle, which have significantly lower academic proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism. However, Shoreline Middle lags behind higher-performing schools like Scotts Valley Middle, Mission Hill Middle, and Branciforte Middle, which are in the top quartile of California middle schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 855 17th Ave.
       Santa Cruz, CA  95062-4169


(831) 475-6565

District: Live Oak Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1099th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,808 Help


Feeder schools for Shoreline Middle:

Elementary:    Del Mar Elementary
    Green Acres Elementary
    Live Oak Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  463

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.6%
White:
29.4%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shoreline Middle ranks better than 60.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.6%), White (29.4%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shoreline Middle is 17.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shoreline Middle is $7,808.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shoreline Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Shoreline Middle 1099th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Shoreline Middle in the ranking list.)

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Live Oak Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Live Oak Elementary 477th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shoreline Middle

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Rank History for all students at Shoreline Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.72 727th 1769 58.9%
2005 50.18 798th 1777 55.1%
2006 54.23 737th 1804 59.1%
2007 51.08 882nd 1999 55.9%
2008 37.87 1218th 2005 39.3%
2009 31.42 1434th 2063 30.5%
2010 46.61 1119th 2179 48.6%
2011 41.71 1309th 2236 41.5%
2012 48.52 1132nd 2259 49.9%
2013 54.04 1047th 2379 56.0%
2015 55.74 957th 2477 61.4%
2016 46.42 1208th 2497 51.6%
2017 37.61 1463rd 2508 41.7%
2018 52.83 1015th 2480 59.1%
2019 54.76 1035th 2715 61.9%
2022 44.23 1331st 2740 51.4%
2023 57.84 967th 2802 65.5%
2024 52.12 1099th 2777 60.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shoreline Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.95 784th 1364 42.5%
2019 40.62 672nd 1442 53.4%
2022 34.57 996th 1540 35.3%
2023 46.10 544th 1529 64.4%
2024 53.50 377th 1477 74.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shoreline Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.68 642nd 1538 58.3%
2024 48.89 588th 1550 62.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shoreline Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.80 974th 2230 56.3%
2019 55.84 854th 2369 64.0%
2022 49.36 1034th 2458 57.9%
2023 51.33 983rd 2549 61.4%
2024 40.42 1360th 2575 47.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Shoreline Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.08 171st 394 56.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Shoreline Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.76 1007th 2262 55.5%
2019 63.13 767th 2380 67.8%
2022 47.95 1110th 2509 55.8%
2023 60.10 822nd 2547 67.7%
2024 46.17 1170th 2546 54.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shoreline Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.04 424th 1369 69.0%
2019 58.43 421st 1491 71.8%
2022 37.05 847th 1531 44.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Shoreline Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.66 929th 2273 59.1%
2019 43.56 1199th 2407 50.2%
2022 39.92 1342nd 2527 46.9%
2023 54.29 955th 2558 62.7%
2024 55.24 924th 2547 63.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shoreline Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.45 929th 2072 55.2%
2019 53.89 837th 2213 62.2%
2022 46.24 1101st 2359 53.3%
2023 50.49 977th 2391 59.1%
2024 41.98 1236th 2383 48.1%
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Rank History for White students at Shoreline Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.95 539th 1496 64.0%
2019 66.58 519th 1602 67.6%
2022 42.65 872nd 1555 43.9%
2023 69.10 435th 1552 72.0%
2024 61.92 554th 1535 63.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Open Quote Really bad experience with the from office staff and principal of this school they are no profesional at all Close Quote



Enrollment information for Shoreline Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 509 33 30 186 4 n/a n/a 0 762
1999 514 24 30 191 4 n/a n/a 0 763
2000 461 21 28 171 5 n/a n/a 62 748
2001 494 20 39 202 6 n/a n/a 11 772
2002 403 18 20 220 5 n/a n/a 9 675
2003 403 18 20 220 5 n/a n/a 9 675
2004 340 17 20 241 6 n/a n/a 8 632
2005 315 15 24 259 7 n/a n/a 9 629
2006 316 19 25 263 6 n/a n/a 8 637
2007 303 19 28 290 10 n/a n/a 10 660
2008 288 18 26 290 5 n/a n/a 0 627
2009 244 18 25 321 8 2 10 0 628
2010 198 18 25 337 8 1 9 0 596
2011 181 15 26 312 8 3 12 0 557
2012 164 16 21 292 6 3 14 0 516
2013 163 16 26 285 4 4 19 0 517
2014 136 15 25 290 6 2 31 0 505
2015 144 17 16 327 4 1 29 0 538
2016 161 22 15 340 5 2 0 0 545
2017 138 20 19 362 5 3 6 0 553
2018 135 14 25 353 2 2 19 0 550
2019 117 8 27 338 7 2 15 0 514
2020 123 7 28 340 8 2 10 0 518
2021 108 7 24 305 6 1 10 0 461
2022 112 12 20 288 6 1 18 0 457
2023 119 9 18 265 10 2 17 1 441
2024 136 14 11 276 6 2 17 1 463

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shoreline Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 762 32.6 23.4 36.7
1999 763 35.2 21.7 30.8
2000 748 34.9 21.4 30.8
2001 772 35.8 21.6 25.4
2002 675 30.6 22.1 29.9
2003 675 30.6 22.1 29.9
2004 632 29.0 21.8 38.9
2005 629 29.0 21.7 38.2
2006 637 29.0 22.0 37
2007 660 29.4 22.4 34
2008 627 33.8 18.6 38
2009 628 26.0 18.9 40.8
2010 596 30.3 19.6 58.1
2011 557 n/a n/a 64.3
2012 516 27.0 19.1 n/a
2013 517 26.0 19.8 61.9
2014 505 26.0 19.4 64.8
2015 538 27.0 19.9 69.3
2016 545 22.0 24.7 57.1
2017 553 23.8 23.2 57.7
2018 550 26.6 20.6 61.1
2019 514 28.0 18.3 58.8
2020 518 n/a n/a 62.9
2021 461 27.0 17.0 57.7
2022 457 27.0 16.9 68.1
2023 441 25.6 17.1 61.2
2024 463 26.7 17.3 66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shoreline Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 762 32.6 23.4 36.7
1999 763 35.2 21.7 30.8
2000 748 34.9 21.4 30.8
2001 772 35.8 21.6 25.4
2002 675 30.6 22.1 29.9
2003 675 30.6 22.1 29.9
2004 632 29.0 21.8 38.9
2005 629 29.0 21.7 38.2
2006 637 29.0 22.0 37
2007 660 29.4 22.4 34
2008 627 33.8 18.6 38
2009 628 26.0 18.9 40.8
2010 596 30.3 19.6 58.1
2011 557 n/a n/a 64.3
2012 516 27.0 19.1 n/a
2013 517 26.0 19.8 61.9
2014 505 26.0 19.4 64.8
2015 538 27.0 19.9 69.3
2016 545 22.0 24.7 57.1
2017 553 23.8 23.2 57.7
2018 550 26.6 20.6 61.1
2019 514 28.0 18.3 58.8
2020 518 n/a n/a 62.9
2021 461 27.0 17.0 57.7
2022 457 27.0 16.9 68.1
2023 441 25.6 17.1 61.2
2024 463 26.7 17.3 66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shoreline Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,808

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shoreline Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1035th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 967th of 2802 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Shoreline Middle)48.448
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Live Oak Elementary)48.947
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Shoreline Middle)43.130.6
 12.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Live Oak Elementary)44.331.7
 12.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Shoreline Middle)53.440.9
 12.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Live Oak Elementary)5644.5
 11.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shoreline Middle)36.727.1
 9.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Live Oak Elementary)39.529
 10.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Shoreline Middle)42.350.7
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Live Oak Elementary)43.950.6
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Shoreline Middle)36.231.5
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Live Oak Elementary)40.231.8
 8.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Shoreline Middle)35.652.1
 16.5%
   8th Grade Science (Live Oak Elementary)38.550.3
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students514441
 14.2%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian710
 42.9%
Asian2718
 33.3%
Hispanic338265
 21.6%
Pacific Islander22
White117119
 1.7%
Two or More Races1517
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.8%61.2%
 2.5%


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Students at Shoreline Middle are 60% Hispanic, 29% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 463 students attended Shoreline Middle.

Shoreline Middle ranks 1099th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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