Padilla-Pace Middle vs Phil D. Swing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Padilla-Pace Middle
Brawley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
445 students
Phil D. Swing Elementary
Brawley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
| Measure | Padilla-Pace Middle Brawley, California | Phil D. Swing Elementary Brawley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1067 of 1,334 | #3972 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14321 of 15,369 | #42709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 445 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Brawley | Brawley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phil D. Swing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 16.7).
- •Padilla-Pace Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 87.9%).
- •Padilla-Pace Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.7).
- •Phil D. Swing Elementary is the larger school with 725 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 Padilla-Pace Middle better than Phil D. Swing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Phil D. Swing Elementary ranks higher (23.4 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 Padilla-Pace Middle and Phil D. Swing Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Brawley and Brawley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Padilla-Pace Middle: 445. Phil D. Swing Elementary: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Padilla-Pace Middle and Phil D. Swing Elementary rank in California?
Padilla-Pace Middle is 1067th of 1,334 and Phil D. Swing Elementary is 3972nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).