Las Palmas Elementary vs Shorecliffs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Palmas Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
743 students
Shorecliffs Middle
San Clemente · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Las Palmas Elementary San Clemente, California | Shorecliffs Middle San Clemente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1964 of 5,693 | #262 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #25889 of 50,301 | #4740 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 743 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 58% |
| city | San Clemente | San Clemente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shorecliffs Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 48.9).
- •Shorecliffs Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Shorecliffs Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Shorecliffs Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 48.9%).
- •Shorecliffs Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 25.6).
- •Las Palmas Elementary is the larger school with 743 students compared with 634.
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 Las Palmas Elementary better than Shorecliffs Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Shorecliffs Middle ranks higher (63.4 vs 48.9 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 Las Palmas Elementary and Shorecliffs Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Clemente and San Clemente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Palmas Elementary: 743. Shorecliffs Middle: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Palmas Elementary and Shorecliffs Middle rank in California?
Las Palmas Elementary is 1964th of 5,693 and Shorecliffs Middle is 262nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).