- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Clemente, CA
Shorecliffs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Shorecliffs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060744000704
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shorecliffs Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in San Clemente · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- small classes for California
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shorecliffs Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shorecliffs Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in San Clemente, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744000704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Shorecliffs Middle shrank from 721 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 060744000704 · San Clemente, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 17.1:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Shorecliffs Middle shrank from 721 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Shorecliffs Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- Tesoro High
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- This school 634
Shorecliffs Middle
634 students
What this shows Shorecliffs Middle reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shorecliffs Middle compares
Shorecliffs Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Shorecliffs Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shorecliffs Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shorecliffs Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in San Clemente
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shorecliffs Middle
How many students attend Shorecliffs Middle?
Shorecliffs Middle has 634 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Clemente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shorecliffs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shorecliffs Middle is 17.1:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shorecliffs Middle?
35.4% of students at Shorecliffs Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shorecliffs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Shorecliffs Middle is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in San Clemente, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shorecliffs Middle?
Shorecliffs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shorecliffs Middle rank among middle schools in San Clemente?
By Resource Investment Index, Shorecliffs Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in San Clemente, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Clemente on the city page.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Shorecliffs Middle, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.