For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,090 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 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), 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 93% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mupu Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4410 North Ojai Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-6111
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-6111
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14438 West Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-7151
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-7151
Gr: 5-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Isbell Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 South Fourth St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8880
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8880
Gr: 7-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies
Alternative School
201 South Steckel Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8880
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8880
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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