J. W. Oakley Elementary vs Padilla-Pace Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Padilla-Pace Middle
Brawley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
445 students
| Measure | J. W. Oakley Elementary Brawley, California | Padilla-Pace Middle Brawley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3269 of 5,693 | #1067 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38085 of 50,301 | #14321 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 654 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Brawley | Brawley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 16.7).
- •Padilla-Pace Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 86.1%).
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.2).
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary is the larger school with 654 students compared with 445.
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 Padilla-Pace Middle?
On the Success Index (US), J. W. Oakley Elementary ranks higher (30.7 vs 16.7 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 Padilla-Pace Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Brawley and Brawley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. W. Oakley Elementary: 654. Padilla-Pace Middle: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. W. Oakley Elementary and Padilla-Pace Middle rank in California?
J. W. Oakley Elementary is 3269th of 5,693 and Padilla-Pace Middle is 1067th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).