Harloe Elementary vs Paulding Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harloe Elementary
Arroyo Grande · Public elementary · Grades K–6
619 students
Paulding Middle
Arroyo Grande · Public middle · Grades 7–8
544 students
| Measure | Harloe Elementary Arroyo Grande, California | Paulding Middle Arroyo Grande, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1312 of 5,693 | #361 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #17506 of 50,301 | #6625 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 619 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 43% |
| city | Arroyo Grande | Arroyo Grande |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harloe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 54.7).
- •Harloe Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •Harloe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Paulding Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 54%).
- •Paulding Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.9).
- •Harloe Elementary is the larger school with 619 students compared with 544.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harloe Elementary better than Paulding Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Harloe Elementary ranks higher (61.0 vs 54.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harloe Elementary and Paulding Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Arroyo Grande and Arroyo Grande in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harloe Elementary: 619. Paulding Middle: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harloe Elementary and Paulding Middle rank in California?
Harloe Elementary is 1312th of 5,693 and Paulding Middle is 361st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).