Paulding Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
600 Crown Hill St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 · (805) 474-3500 · Part of Lucia Mar Unified School District
Arroyo Grande’s School Grade B+ better than 68% of California school districts
Students
544
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Paulding Middle
- Larger classes: 20 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.3% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Arroyo Grande kids: Arroyo Grande High
On the path
Where Arroyo Grande kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–62 schoolsDepends on your address
7–8Paulding MiddleYou are here
9–12Arroyo Grande High2,012 students
Location
Directions ↗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 2020–21.
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.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Paulding Middle from Arroyo Grande families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.