Paulding Middle
Arroyo Grande, CA · Lucia Mar Unified
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · Suburb, small
310th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 76%▲ Improving
600 Crown Hill St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3500Official website ↗NCES ID 062308003528Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Paulding Middle 310th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2015 to 76th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 533 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 562 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.1% | 52.1% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.7% | 38.8% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 5.3% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 3.2% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.05M in zip 93420 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Paulding Middle
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What school district is Paulding Middle in?
Paulding Middle is part of the Lucia Mar Unified district in Arroyo Grande, California.
Is Paulding Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Paulding Middle 310th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Paulding Middle?
White 52%, Hispanic 39%, Two or more races 5%, Asian 3% (562 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Paulding Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93420 is $1.05M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.