Isbell Middle vs Santa Paula High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 891 m 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
Santa Paula High
Santa Paula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
| Measure | Isbell Middle Santa Paula, California | Santa Paula High Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1175 of 1,334 | #741 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14761 of 15,369 | #12529 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 634 | 1,494 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 1,494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 29% |
| city | Santa Paula | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Paula High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 13.5).
- •Santa Paula High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •Santa Paula High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 26%).
- •Santa Paula High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 83.8%).
- •Isbell Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.7).
- •Santa Paula High is the larger school with 1,494 students compared with 634.
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 Santa Paula High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Paula High ranks higher (33.6 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 Santa Paula High?
About 891 m in a straight line, between Santa Paula and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isbell Middle: 634. Santa Paula High: 1,494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isbell Middle and Santa Paula High rank in California?
Isbell Middle is 1175th of 1,334 and Santa Paula High is 741st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).