Fesler (Isaac) Junior High vs Rice (William) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Rice (William) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
887 students
| Measure | Fesler (Isaac) Junior High Santa Maria, California | Rice (William) Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1085 of 1,334 | #4580 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14400 of 15,369 | #45879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 974 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 974 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 31% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice (William) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 16.2).
- •Rice (William) Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 19%).
- •Fesler (Isaac) Junior High does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Fesler (Isaac) Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 95.2%).
- •Fesler (Isaac) Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.2).
- •Fesler (Isaac) Junior High is the larger school with 974 students compared with 887.
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 Rice (William) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rice (William) Elementary ranks higher (18.4 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 Rice (William) Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High: 974. Rice (William) Elementary: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fesler (Isaac) Junior High and Rice (William) Elementary rank in California?
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High is 1085th of 1,334 and Rice (William) Elementary is 4580th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).