Isbell Middle vs McKevett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isbell Middle
Santa Paula · Public middle · Grades 7–8
634 students
McKevett Elementary
Santa Paula · Public elementary · Grades K–6
300 students
| Measure | Isbell Middle Santa Paula, California | McKevett Elementary Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1175 of 1,334 | #4829 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14761 of 15,369 | #47019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 634 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Santa Paula | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKevett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 13.5).
- •McKevett Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •McKevett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Isbell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 87%).
- •Isbell Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.4).
- •Isbell Middle is the larger school with 634 students compared with 300.
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 Isbell Middle better than McKevett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKevett Elementary ranks higher (16.2 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 Isbell Middle and McKevett Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Paula and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isbell Middle: 634. McKevett Elementary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isbell Middle and McKevett Elementary rank in California?
Isbell Middle is 1175th of 1,334 and McKevett Elementary is 4829th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).