For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,174 students in Arroyo Grande, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Arroyo Grande, CA are Paulding Middle School, Pacific View Academy and Mesa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arroyo Grande, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Arroyo Grande have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Arroyo Grande, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paulding Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Crown Hill St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3500
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Pacific View Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1065 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Halcyon Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3400
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 477 students
Arroyo Grande, California 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Santa Lucia Rop High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
602 Orchard St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Arroyo Grande, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Arroyo Grande, CA include Paulding Middle School, Pacific View Academy and Mesa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Arroyo Grande?
3 public middle schools are located in Arroyo Grande.
What is the racial composition of students in Arroyo Grande?
Arroyo Grande public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Arroyo Grande are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Arroyo Grande include: Mesa Middle School vs. Paulding Middle School, Paulding Middle School vs. Mesa Middle School
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