Overview
Santa Lucia Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Cambria, California. The school enrolls 112 students. It is part of the Coast Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCoast Unified
County6079
CityCambria
ZIP93428
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060004907416
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment112
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino80.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native17.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %88%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)