Earlimart Middle vs Shoreline Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 271 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earlimart Middle
Earlimart · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
Shoreline Middle
Santa Cruz · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
| Measure | Earlimart Middle Earlimart, California | Shoreline Middle Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #967 of 1,334 | #552 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13771 of 15,369 | #9675 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 479 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 38% |
| city | Earlimart | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoreline Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 20.0).
- •Shoreline Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 20%).
- •Shoreline Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 31%).
- •Shoreline Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 72.9%).
- •Earlimart Middle is the larger school with 479 students compared with 478.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Earlimart Middle better than Shoreline Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Shoreline Middle ranks higher (40.7 vs 20.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Earlimart Middle and Shoreline Middle?
About 271 km in a straight line, between Earlimart and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earlimart Middle: 479. Shoreline Middle: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earlimart Middle and Shoreline Middle rank in California?
Earlimart Middle is 967th of 1,334 and Shoreline Middle is 552nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).