Barbara Webster Elementary vs Isbell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Webster Elementary
Santa Paula ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ6
325 students
Isbell Middle
Santa Paula ยท Public middle ยท Grades 7โ8
634 students
| Measure | Barbara Webster Elementary Santa Paula, California | Isbell Middle Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3997 of 5,693 | #1175 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42810 of 50,301 | #14761 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades Kโ6 | Grades 7โ8 |
| Students | 325 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| city | Santa Paula | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขBarbara Webster Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 13.5).
- โขBarbara Webster Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- โขBarbara Webster Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- โขIsbell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 90.5%).
- โขBarbara Webster Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 21.1).
- โขIsbell Middle is the larger school with 634 students compared with 325.
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 Barbara Webster Elementary better than Isbell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara Webster Elementary ranks higher (23.2 vs 13.5 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 Barbara Webster Elementary and Isbell Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Paula and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Webster Elementary: 325. Isbell Middle: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Webster Elementary and Isbell Middle rank in California?
Barbara Webster Elementary is 3997th of 5,693 and Isbell Middle is 1175th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).