Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, Daniel Lewis Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 was 32% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4143 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
39%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Lewis Middle School's ranking?
Daniel Lewis Middle School is ranked #4143 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Daniel Lewis Middle School?
619 students attend Daniel Lewis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Daniel Lewis Middle School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Lewis Middle School?
Daniel Lewis Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Daniel Lewis Middle School offer ?
Daniel Lewis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Daniel Lewis Middle School part of?
Daniel Lewis Middle School is part of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District.
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