Buena Park Middle vs Isbell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 111 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Park Middle
Buena Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
Isbell Middle
Santa Paula · Public middle · Grades 7–8
634 students
| Measure | Buena Park Middle Buena Park, California | Isbell Middle Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 1,334 | #1175 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12506 of 15,369 | #14761 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 633 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 19% |
| city | Buena Park | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 13.5).
- •Buena Park Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 19%).
- •Buena Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Isbell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 91%).
- •Isbell Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 24.3).
- •Isbell Middle is the larger school with 634 students compared with 633.
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 Buena Park Middle better than Isbell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Park Middle ranks higher (26.9 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 Buena Park Middle and Isbell Middle?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Park Middle: 633. Isbell Middle: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Park Middle and Isbell Middle rank in California?
Buena Park Middle is 790th of 1,334 and Isbell Middle is 1175th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).