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Shorecliffs Middle

Capistrano Unified · Orange County · 240 Via Socorro, San Clemente, CA 92672-3714

(949) 498-1660 · shorecliffs.capousd.org/

8/10
#313
Rank 313 out of 1,315
Top 24%
English Language Arts8/10 · #331 · 75th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #369 · 72nd percentile
Science9/10 · #172 · 87th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the coastal hills of San Clemente, Shorecliffs Middle sits in one of Orange County's most laid-back beach communities, where the surf culture and slower pace of life create a genuinely tight-knit school environment. The school stands out for particularly strong science scores, which fits well in a town where kids grow up curious about the ocean and the natural world around them. Families who value a solid, well-rounded middle school experience without the pressure-cooker intensity of some inland OC districts tend to find San Clemente — and Shorecliffs — a great fit.

Student Demographics

569 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
330 (58%)
Hispanic
172 (30%)
Multiple Races
37 (7%)
Other
30 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners99 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged265 (47%)
Students with Disabilities119 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

634
Enrollment
33.2
Teachers (FTE)
19.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
19
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #695 · 49th percentile

96 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found