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Lucia Mar Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,590 students in Lucia Mar Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lucia Mar Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
19 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
9,590 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
483 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Lucia Mar Unified School District, which is ranked #687 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#656 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
25 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
209 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,717 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
55%
# Black Students
48 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,989 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
42%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
563 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
769
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
615
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
622
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
673
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
664
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
696
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
698
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
767
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
712
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
808
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
865
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
855
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
846
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,181 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,232 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$146 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$146 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,181
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,232
$19,787
Best Lucia Mar Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Coast New Tech High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
523 N. Thompson Ave.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3350
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Ocean View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Linda Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Grades: K-6
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Shell Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Shell Beach Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3760
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Sch Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3720
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3720
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Rank: #55.
Paulding Middle School
Magnet 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
| 536 students
Rank: #66.
Harloe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Fair Oaks Ave.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3710
Grades: K-6
| 581 students
Rank: #77.
Judkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
680 Wadsworth St.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3600
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 474-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 458 students
Rank: #88.
Arroyo Grande High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
495 Valley Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3200
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,991 students
Rank: #99.
Fairgrove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 The Pike
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3740
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3740
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
Rank: #1010.
Pacific View Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 159 students
Rank: #1111.
Grover Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
770 N. Eighth St.
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3700
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3700
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Rank: #1212.
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1661 Via Alta Mesa
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3670
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3670
Grades: K-6
| 594 students
Rank: #1313.
Nipomo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 N. Thompson Rd.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3300
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 891 students
Rank: #1414.
Oceano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1551 17th St.
Oceano, CA 93445
(805) 474-3800
Oceano, CA 93445
(805) 474-3800
Grades: K-6
| 359 students
Rank: #1515.
Dana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 W. Tefft St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3790
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3790
Grades: K-6
| 600 students
Rank: #1616.
Mesa Middle School
Magnet 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
| 465 students
Rank: #1717.
Grover Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
365 S. 10th St.
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3770
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3770
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #1818.
Nipomo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 E. Price St.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3780
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3780
Grades: K-6
| 369 students
Rank: #1919.
Lopez Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3750
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lucia Mar Unified School District?
Lucia Mar Unified School District manages 19 public schools serving 9,590 students.
What is the rank of Lucia Mar Unified School District?
Lucia Mar Unified School District is ranked #687 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lucia Mar Unified School District?
49% of Lucia Mar Unified School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lucia Mar Unified School District?
Lucia Mar Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lucia Mar Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,232 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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