Fillmore Middle vs Santa Clara Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fillmore Middle
Fillmore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
Santa Clara Elementary
Santa Paula · Public elementary · Grades K–6
53 students
| Measure | Fillmore Middle Fillmore, California | Santa Clara Elementary Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1158 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #14684 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 813 | 53 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 53 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 64.5% |
| city | Fillmore | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Clara Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 14.1).
- •Santa Clara Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 17%).
- •Santa Clara Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 25%).
- •Santa Clara Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 74.8%).
- •Fillmore Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 26.5).
- •Fillmore Middle is the larger school with 813 students compared with 53.
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 Fillmore Middle better than Santa Clara Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Clara Elementary ranks higher (81.4 vs 14.1 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 Fillmore Middle and Santa Clara Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Fillmore and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fillmore Middle: 813. Santa Clara Elementary: 53. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fillmore Middle and Santa Clara Elementary rank in California?
Fillmore Middle is 1158th of 1,334 and Santa Clara Elementary is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).