Lucia Mar Unified School District

602 Orchard St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-4000
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Lucia Mar Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,619 students in Lucia Mar Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lucia Mar Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
19 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
9,619 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
492 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lucia Mar Unified School District, which is ranked #675 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#605 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
35%
34%
50%
47%
31%
29%
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
50%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
41%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,135 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,186 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$146 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$146 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,135
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,186
$18,396

Best Lucia Mar Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1208 Linda Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Gr: K-6 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Branch Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
970 School Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3720
Gr: K-6 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Central Coast New Tech High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
523 North Thompson Ave.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Shell Beach Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Shell Beach Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Harloe Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Fair Oaks Ave.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710
Gr: K-6 | 605 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Paulding Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Crown Hill St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3500
Gr: 7-8 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Judkins Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
680 Wadsworth St.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Arroyo Grande High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
495 Valley Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,976 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Fairgrove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 The Pike
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3740
Gr: K-6 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Grover Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
770 North Eighth St.
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3700
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1661 Via Alta Mesa
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3670
Gr: K-6 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Pacific View Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1065 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Dana Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
920 West Tefft St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3790
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Nipomo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 North Thompson Rd.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 867 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Oceano Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1551 17th St.
Oceano, CA 93445
(805) 474-3800
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
Nipomo Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
190 East Price St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3780
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2555 Halcyon Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
Grover Beach Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
365 South 10th St.
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3770
Gr: K-6 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Lopez Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lucia Mar Unified School District?
Lucia Mar Unified School District manages 19 public schools serving 9,619 students.
What is the rank of Lucia Mar Unified School District?
Lucia Mar Unified School District is ranked #675 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lucia Mar Unified School District?
50% of Lucia Mar Unified School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lucia Mar Unified School District?
Lucia Mar Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lucia Mar Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,186 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 9,619 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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