Paulding Middle School

600 Crown Hill St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 559 students in grades 7-8, Paulding Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 43% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : 61% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paulding Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Paulding Middle School's student population of 559 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
559 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Paulding Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
43%
40%
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(18-19)
61%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paulding Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
35%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
58%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Paulding Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Paulding Middle School often compared to?
Paulding Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Judkins Middle School, Mesa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Paulding Middle School?
559 students attend Paulding Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Paulding Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paulding Middle School?
Paulding Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Paulding Middle School offer ?
Paulding Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Paulding Middle School part of?
Paulding Middle School is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 43% (Top 1%)
  • : 61% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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