Isbell Middle School serves 1,051 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,051 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Isbell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Isbell Middle School's student population of 1,051 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,051 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Isbell Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Isbell Middle School?
1,051 students attend Isbell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Isbell Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Isbell Middle School?
Isbell Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Isbell Middle School offer ?
Isbell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Isbell Middle School part of?
Isbell Middle School is part of Santa Paula Unified School District.
School Reviews
1 1/28/2020
School is the worst teachers will do anything to keep their jobs if it involves lying to the parent or failing kids on purpose would not recommend to anyone trying to get an education
2 12/9/2018
this school aint the worst but not the best. good job
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