Mesa Middle vs Paulding Middle
Paulding Middle has a higher overall rating of 8.3/10 compared to 7.3/10. In math proficiency, Paulding Middle leads at 43.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Mesa Middle
Arroyo Grande, CA
7.3/10
Middle School7th – 8th
477 students
Paulding Middle
Arroyo Grande, CA
8.3/10
Middle School7th – 8th
562 students
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| Metric | Mesa Middle | Paulding Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.3 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 8.2 |
| Growth Score | 7.9 | 8.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.2% | 51.2% |
| Environment Score | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| State Rank | #2,671 of 9,557 | #824 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 72th | 91th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Mesa Middle | Paulding Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 31.0% | 43.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 45.0% | 61.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Mesa Middle | Paulding Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 477 | 562 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 20.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.2% | 51.2% |
| District | Lucia Mar Unified | Lucia Mar Unified |
| City | Arroyo Grande | Arroyo Grande |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Arroyo Grande (93420) | Arroyo Grande (93420) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,718 | $106,718 |
| Median Home Value | $872,200 | $872,200 |
| Median Rent | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 43.7% | 43.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 22 min |