Serving 121 students in grades 6-8, Santa Lucia Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Lucia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Santa Lucia Middle School's student population of 121 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santa Lucia Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Lucia Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6742 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
75%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Lucia Middle School's ranking?
Santa Lucia Middle School is ranked #6742 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Lucia Middle School?
121 students attend Santa Lucia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Santa Lucia Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Lucia Middle School?
Santa Lucia Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Santa Lucia Middle School offer ?
Santa Lucia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Santa Lucia Middle School part of?
Santa Lucia Middle School is part of Coast Unified School District.
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