Bernice Ayer Middle School vs. Shorecliffs Middle School
Should you attend Bernice Ayer Middle School or Shorecliffs Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bernice Ayer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 883 students in grades 6-8, Bernice Ayer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 721 students in grades 6-8, Shorecliffs Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
883 students
721 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1236 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#3062 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
302
221
Grade 7 Students
283
265
Grade 8 Students
298
235
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
35%
33%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
56%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%
