D−
Paulding Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
600 Crown Hill St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 · (805) 474-3500 · Part of Lucia Mar Unified School District
Students
544
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Paulding Middle
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 37 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 52 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 48.6%
Location
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600 Crown Hill St., Arroyo Grande
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7262
Grade 8282
Enrollment over time
593’20
559’21
536’22
562’23
544’24
Down 8.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 50%Hispanic 39%Two or more races 8%Asian 3%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.