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Pacific View Academy
School · Lucia Mar Unified · Arroyo Grande, CA
A Lucia Mar Unified school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1065 Mesa View Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
- Math 9% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Pacific View Academy score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2022, to 20% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 6 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pacific View Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated968/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arroyo Grande), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,718
Median home value
$872,200
Median rent
$2,025/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Adventist Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–10 | 4.1 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lucia Mar Unified
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #19 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pacific View Academy is listed in Lucia Mar Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific View Academy
Pacific View Academy is a public school in Arroyo Grande, CA, part of Lucia Mar Unified, serving approximately 135 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,454 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific View Academy
What grades does Pacific View Academy serve?
Pacific View Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific View Academy?
Pacific View Academy has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific View Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific View Academy is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific View Academy rank in CA?
Pacific View Academy ranks #9,454 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pacific View Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific View Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pacific View Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific View Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Pacific View Academy a charter school?
No, Pacific View Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pacific View Academy a Title I school?
No, Pacific View Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific View Academy?
64.4% of students at Pacific View Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.8%
- Phone
- (805) 474-3580
- Area population (ZIP 93420)
- 32,016
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93420; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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