Crocker Middle vs Padilla-Pace Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 804 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crocker Middle
Hillsborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
Padilla-Pace Middle
Brawley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
445 students
| Measure | Crocker Middle Hillsborough, California | Padilla-Pace Middle Brawley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 1,334 | #1067 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #210 of 15,369 | #14321 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 446 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.4% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Hillsborough | Brawley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crocker Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 16.7).
- •Crocker Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 83.8%).
- •Crocker Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 21.2).
- •Crocker Middle is the larger school with 446 students compared with 445.
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 Crocker Middle better than Padilla-Pace Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Crocker Middle ranks higher (91.2 vs 16.7 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 Crocker Middle and Padilla-Pace Middle?
About 804 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Brawley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crocker Middle: 446. Padilla-Pace Middle: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crocker Middle and Padilla-Pace Middle rank in California?
Crocker Middle is 4th of 1,334 and Padilla-Pace Middle is 1067th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).