Briggs Elementary vs Isbell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briggs Elementary
Santa Paula · Public middle · Grades 5–8
221 students
Isbell Middle
Santa Paula · Public middle · Grades 7–8
634 students
| Measure | Briggs Elementary Santa Paula, California | Isbell Middle Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #590 of 1,334 | #1175 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10269 of 15,369 | #14761 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 221 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 19% |
| city | Santa Paula | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briggs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 13.5).
- •Briggs Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 19%).
- •Briggs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 26%).
- •Briggs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 83.8%).
- •Briggs Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.1).
- •Isbell Middle is the larger school with 634 students compared with 221.
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 Briggs Elementary better than Isbell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Briggs Elementary ranks higher (38.0 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 Briggs Elementary and Isbell Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Paula and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briggs Elementary: 221. Isbell Middle: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briggs Elementary and Isbell Middle rank in California?
Briggs Elementary is 590th of 1,334 and Isbell Middle is 1175th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).