Top 3 Best Santa Paula Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,095 students in Santa Paula, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Paula, CA are Mupu Elementary School, Briggs Elementary School and Isbell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Paula, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Paula have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Santa Paula, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mupu Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4410 North Ojai Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-6111
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14438 West Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-7151
Grades: 5-8
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Isbell Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
221 South Fourth St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8880
Grades: 7-8
| 671 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 South Steckel Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Santa Paula, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Paula, CA include Mupu Elementary School, Briggs Elementary School and Isbell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Paula?
4 public middle schools are located in Santa Paula.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Paula?
Santa Paula public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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