Shorecliffs Middle
San Clemente, CA · Capistrano Unified · Grades 5-8
313th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 76%· Stable
Shorecliffs Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Shorecliffs Middle 313th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2015 to 76th in 2025.
Shorecliffs Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 581 students tested
Shorecliffs Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 679 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.7% | 56.4% | ▼ 9.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.6% | 32.5% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 8.4% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Shorecliffs Middle
Typical home value $1.74M in zip 92672 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Shorecliffs Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Bernice Ayer MiddleCapistrano Unified · 5.1 mi away116th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 69% - 10Vista del Mar MiddleCapistrano Unified · 5.4 mi away97th of 1,294
ELA 80% · Math 67% - 7Marco Forster MiddleCapistrano Unified · 7.6 mi away490th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 37% - 10Esencia MiddleCapistrano Unified · 9.4 mi away70th of 1,294
ELA 79% · Math 74% - 10Ladera Ranch MiddleCapistrano Unified · 10.8 mi away39th of 1,294
ELA 82% · Math 76% - 9Niguel Hills MiddleCapistrano Unified · 11 mi away198th of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 58% - 9Carl Hankey MiddleCapistrano Unified · 12.2 mi away194th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 58% - 10Las Flores MiddleCapistrano Unified · 13 mi away105th of 1,294
ELA 78% · Math 68%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Shorecliffs Middle in?
Shorecliffs Middle is part of the Capistrano Unified district in San Clemente, California.
Is Shorecliffs Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Shorecliffs Middle 313th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Shorecliffs Middle?
White 56%, Hispanic 33%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 2% (679 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Shorecliffs Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92672 is $1.74M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.