Best Schools in Shell Beach, CA
Shell Beach, CA has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,763 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Shell Beach greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shell Beach, CA
The top high schools in Shell Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Coast New Tech High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
2. San Luis Obispo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1644 Students
3. Arroyo Grande High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1991 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shell Beach, CA
The top middle schools in Shell Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laguna Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 789 Students
2. Judkins Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 458 Students
3. Mesa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 465 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shell Beach, CA
The top elementary schools in Shell Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shell Beach Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 325 Students
2. C L Smith Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Luis Coastal Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 465 Students
3. Oceano Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucia Mar Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 359 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shell Beach, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shell Beach, CA has a total population of 88 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shell Beach, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Shell Beach, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shell Beach, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shell Beach, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Shell Beach, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shell Beach, CA
How many schools are in Shell Beach, CA?
Shell Beach, CA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,763 students in total.
How do schools in Shell Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Shell Beach score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Shell Beach greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shell Beach?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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