Magnolia Union Elementary vs Padilla-Pace Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Union Elementary
Brawley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
128 students
Padilla-Pace Middle
Brawley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
445 students
| Measure | Magnolia Union Elementary Brawley, California | Padilla-Pace Middle Brawley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #805 of 5,693 | #1067 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11170 of 50,301 | #14321 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 128 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 128 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Brawley | Brawley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 16.7).
- •Magnolia Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 83.8%).
- •Padilla-Pace Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.3).
- •Padilla-Pace Middle is the larger school with 445 students compared with 128.
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 Magnolia Union Elementary better than Padilla-Pace Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Union Elementary ranks higher (70.2 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 Magnolia Union Elementary and Padilla-Pace Middle?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Brawley and Brawley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Union Elementary: 128. Padilla-Pace Middle: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Union Elementary and Padilla-Pace Middle rank in California?
Magnolia Union Elementary is 805th of 5,693 and Padilla-Pace Middle is 1067th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).