Paulding Middle School

Paulding Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
600 Crown Hill St,  Arroyo Grande, CA
Lucia Mar Unified School District
3.0
3.7
562 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Edward Arrigoni
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
10.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
594:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.7%
Female
45%
White
55.6%
Hispanic
34.1%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 Parent
8/9/2023
Horrible teachers but even worst principal and vice principal. The two of them should be fired. Did you know there are lawsuits again the principal by parents?
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 student
3/19/2025
Wonderful school very good teachers that care.
1.0 parent
3/7/2025
Bullying is prevalent and there isn’t any responsive action taken by staff to address this issue.
5.0 student
9/11/2018
I love Paulding. I'm a student there and everyday I'm excited to go. The staff and teachers are super awesome and nice, and the kids are too.

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Paulding Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Arroyo Grande, CA, in the Arroyo Grande neighborhood, and is served by the Lucia Mar Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 562 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Paulding Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,032,299. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arroyo Grande High School, Highland Preparatory School, Coastal Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Arroyo Grande has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paulding Middle School.

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