J. W. Oakley Elementary vs Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. W. Oakley Elementary
Brawley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
654 students
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
Brawley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
| Measure | J. W. Oakley Elementary Brawley, California | Miguel Hidalgo Elementary Brawley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3269 of 5,693 | #3865 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38085 of 50,301 | #42131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 654 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| city | Brawley | Brawley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 24.3).
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 90.4%).
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.9).
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary is the larger school with 654 students compared with 437.
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 J. W. Oakley Elementary better than Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J. W. Oakley Elementary ranks higher (30.7 vs 24.3 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 J. W. Oakley Elementary and Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Brawley and Brawley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. W. Oakley Elementary: 654. Miguel Hidalgo Elementary: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. W. Oakley Elementary and Miguel Hidalgo Elementary rank in California?
J. W. Oakley Elementary is 3269th of 5,693 and Miguel Hidalgo Elementary is 3865th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).