Palisades Elementary vs Shorecliffs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palisades Elementary
Capistrano Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
Shorecliffs Middle
San Clemente · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Palisades Elementary Capistrano Beach, California | Shorecliffs Middle San Clemente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1836 of 5,693 | #262 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24411 of 50,301 | #4740 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 332 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 58% |
| city | Capistrano Beach | San Clemente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shorecliffs Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 51.1).
- •Shorecliffs Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •Shorecliffs Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Shorecliffs Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 47.9%).
- •Shorecliffs Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.1).
- •Shorecliffs Middle is the larger school with 634 students compared with 332.
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 Palisades Elementary better than Shorecliffs Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Shorecliffs Middle ranks higher (63.4 vs 51.1 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 Palisades Elementary and Shorecliffs Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Capistrano Beach and San Clemente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palisades Elementary: 332. Shorecliffs Middle: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palisades Elementary and Shorecliffs Middle rank in California?
Palisades Elementary is 1836th of 5,693 and Shorecliffs Middle is 262nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).