Fesler (Isaac) Junior High vs Mark Twain Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
974 students
Mark Twain Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
974 students
| Measure | Fesler (Isaac) Junior High Santa Maria, California | Mark Twain Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1085 of 1,334 | #601 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14400 of 15,369 | #10433 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 974 | 974 |
| Enrollment | 974 | 974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 28% |
| city | Santa Maria | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 16.2).
- •Mark Twain Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 19%).
- •Mark Twain Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •Mark Twain Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 94.5%).
- •Mark Twain Middle does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.3).
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 Fesler (Isaac) Junior High better than Mark Twain Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain Middle ranks higher (37.1 vs 16.2 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 Fesler (Isaac) Junior High and Mark Twain Middle?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High: 974. Mark Twain Middle: 974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fesler (Isaac) Junior High and Mark Twain Middle rank in California?
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High is 1085th of 1,334 and Mark Twain Middle is 601st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).