- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Cruz, CA
Shoreline Middle
Federal NCES profile for Shoreline Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062199007434
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shoreline Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Santa Cruz · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shoreline Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shoreline Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Santa Cruz, CA.
School address
District: Live Oak Elementary · California
NCES ID 062199007434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Shoreline Middle held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 062199007434 · Santa Cruz, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 19.1:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Live Oak Elementary (362 students)
Shoreline Middle held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Shoreline Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shoreline Middle
478 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary
362 students
- Del Mar Elemen
Del Mar Elementary
322 students
- Green Acres El
Green Acres Elementary
262 students
- Tierra Pacific 166
Tierra Pacifica Charter
166 students
- Ocean Alternat 76
Ocean Alternative Education Center
76 students
What this shows Shoreline Middle reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shoreline Middle compares
Shoreline Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,840
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 33.5%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Shoreline Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Live Oak Elementary reports $18,840 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shoreline Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Mar Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Acres Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tierra Pacifica Charter | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shoreline Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Santa Cruz
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shoreline Middle
How many students attend Shoreline Middle?
Shoreline Middle has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Cruz, CA. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoreline Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoreline Middle is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Shoreline Middle?
54.4% of students at Shoreline Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoreline Middle?
The largest demographic group at Shoreline Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Santa Cruz, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shoreline Middle?
Shoreline Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Shoreline Middle rank among middle schools in Santa Cruz?
By Resource Investment Index, Shoreline Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz on the city page.
What other schools are in Live Oak Elementary?
Besides Shoreline Middle, Live Oak Elementary also operates Live Oak Elementary (362 students), Del Mar Elementary (322 students), and Green Acres Elementary (262 students). See the Live Oak Elementary district page for the complete list.