At a glance
Reported students
445
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
689.5
Padilla-Pace Middle: 445 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
21.1:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Padilla-Pace Middle
Padilla-Pace Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brawley. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Brawley Elementary. NCES reports 445 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (93.9%) and White (4.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Padilla-Pace Middle
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.3%
- Hispanic93.9%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Brawley Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barbara Worth Junior High
Middle · Grades 06–08
881 reported students
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
437 reported students
J. W. Oakley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
654 reported students
Phil D. Swing Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
725 reported students
Myron D. Witter Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
741 reported students
Public schools near Padilla-Pace Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Hidalgo Elementary Elementary · Brawley Elementary | KG–05 | 437 | 0.2 mi |
| Myron D. Witter Elementary Elementary · Brawley Elementary | KG–05 | 741 | 0.8 mi |
| Barbara Worth Junior High Middle · Brawley Elementary | 06–08 | 881 | 0.9 mi |
| Brawley Union High High · Brawley Union High | 09–12 | 1,863 | 1 mi |
| J. W. Oakley Elementary Elementary · Brawley Elementary | KG–05 | 654 | 1.1 mi |
| Frank M. Wright Middle Middle · Imperial Unified | 06–08 | 1,116 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Padilla-Pace Middle
What grades does Padilla-Pace Middle serve?
Padilla-Pace Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Brawley Elementary.
How many students attend Padilla-Pace Middle?
Padilla-Pace Middle reported 445 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Padilla-Pace Middle?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 445 students and 21.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Padilla-Pace Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Padilla-Pace Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brawley Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Padilla-Pace Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Padilla-Pace Middle in?
Padilla-Pace Middle is part of Brawley Elementary, based in Brawley, CA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Padilla-Pace Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Miguel Hidalgo Elementary (0.2 mi), Myron D. Witter Elementary (0.8 mi), Barbara Worth Junior High (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.