At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
634
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
84%+18.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Isbell Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Santa Paula, California. The school enrolls 634 students. It is part of the Santa Paula Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictSanta Paula Unified
County6111
CitySanta Paula
ZIP93060
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060142106109
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment634
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino96.7%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
96.7%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
0.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.