Serving 536 students in grades 7-8, Paulding Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paulding Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Paulding Middle School's student population of 536 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paulding Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paulding Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2402 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
34%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
56%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paulding Middle School's ranking?
Paulding Middle School is ranked #2402 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Paulding Middle School often compared to?
Paulding Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Judkins Middle School, Mesa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Paulding Middle School?
536 students attend Paulding Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Paulding Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paulding Middle School?
Paulding Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Paulding Middle School offer ?
Paulding Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Paulding Middle School part of?
Paulding Middle School is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.
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