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Shoreline Unified: Shoreline Unified averages 42.7/100 — 2.1 points below the state average.

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 42.7/100

Shoreline Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 42.7/100 — 2.1 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Tomales High at 47/100, where 7.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $31,980 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.8%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
11.4
35.5 – 46.9
Avg Exceeded %
12.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.8%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
40.6/100
215.0%15.2%
HighDeveloping
46.9/100
17.5%29.0%

Shoreline Unified's high schools average 46.9/100 — 3.2 points above the state average.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Shoreline Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
40.6
avg score · 2 schools
West Marin Elementary
Developing
46/100
Tomales Elementary
Developing
36/100
High
46.9
avg score · 1 school
Tomales High
Developing
47/100

District Analysis

Shoreline Unified has 3 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 42.7/100 — 2.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Shoreline Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 46.9.

Score range of 11.4 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 19.8%, 1.9pp near the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.3%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Tomales High leads the district at 47 with 7.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Shoreline Unified

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
67.3%
White
28.7%
Asian
0.4%
Other
3.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
77%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Shoreline Unified spends $31,980 per student in current expenditures — $17,165 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$31,980
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
500
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 19.1%
$26,841 → $31,980
Spending Efficiency
1.34
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 38%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$70,860–$131,919
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
54
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Shoreline Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (2)

Shoreline Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.6 — 4.3 points below the state average of 44.8.

The highest-scoring elementary school is West Marin Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 18.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1West Marin Elementary
Shoreline Unified Culture First
18.2%Developing
46/100
2Tomales Elementary
Shoreline Unified Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
36/100

High Schools (1)

Shoreline Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.9 — 3.2 points above the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Tomales High with a Scope Score of 47 and 7.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Tomales High
Shoreline Unified Building Momentum
7.5%Developing
47/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Shoreline Unified

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Shoreline Unified a good school district?
Shoreline Unified has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.7/100, which is 2.1 points below the state average. 12.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Shoreline Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Shoreline Unified is Tomales High with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 7.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Shoreline Unified spend per student?
Shoreline Unified spends $31,980 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Shoreline Unified?
Teacher salaries in Shoreline Unified range from $70,860–$131,919 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.