Isbell Middle

221 South Fourth St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060

www.santapaulausd.org

634 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Isbell Middle School, located in the heart of Santa Paula, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Santa Paula Unified School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. The school is committed to fostering a culture of high expectations and community engagement, striving to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is centered on providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes core subjects while offering various opportunities for personal development. By leveraging its connection to the broader Santa Paula Unified School District, Isbell Middle School aims to integrate modern educational practices and resources to meet the unique needs of its local community. Through its focus on student achievement and a supportive campus culture, the school works to empower its students to become productive, engaged, and lifelong learners.

634

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Isbell Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	603
Black	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
603 (95.1%)
White
25 (3.9%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Paula Unified
Phone:	(805)933-8880
Website:	http://www.santapaulausd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	144

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 319

Grade 8 315