Serving 431 students in grades 7-8, Judkins 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Judkins Middle serves the west part of Pismo Beach, CA, covering an area of approximately 28.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Judkins Middle School's student population of 431 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Judkins Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Judkins Middle School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3168 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judkins Middle School's ranking?
Judkins Middle School is ranked #3168 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Judkins Middle School often compared to?
Judkins Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paulding Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Judkins Middle School?
431 students attend Judkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Judkins Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Judkins Middle School?
Judkins Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Judkins Middle School offer ?
Judkins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Judkins Middle School part of?
Judkins Middle School is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Judkins Middle School located?
Judkins Middle School is located in the Pismo Heights neighborhood of Pismo Beach, CA.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Has great common core coarse in math, and the science class do lots of experiments. Outstanding Drama class with outstanding productions like one deadly night! Overall it's a great school.
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