J. W. Oakley Elementary vs Myron D. Witter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 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
Myron D. Witter Elementary
Brawley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
741 students
| Measure | J. W. Oakley Elementary Brawley, California | Myron D. Witter Elementary Brawley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3269 of 5,693 | #3114 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38085 of 50,301 | #36989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 654 | 741 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 39% |
| city | Brawley | Brawley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Myron D. Witter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 30.7).
- •Myron D. Witter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 86.1%).
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.2).
- •Myron D. Witter Elementary is the larger school with 741 students compared with 654.
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 Myron D. Witter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Myron D. Witter Elementary ranks higher (32.4 vs 30.7 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 Myron D. Witter Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Brawley and Brawley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. W. Oakley Elementary: 654. Myron D. Witter Elementary: 741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. W. Oakley Elementary and Myron D. Witter Elementary rank in California?
J. W. Oakley Elementary is 3269th of 5,693 and Myron D. Witter Elementary is 3114th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).