Summary:
This summary covers two public middle schools (grades 6-8) within the Brawley Elementary district, which serves a high-need community and is ranked in the bottom third of all California districts.
Parents in this area will find two middle school options: Barbara Worth Junior High and Padilla-Pace Middle. Academically, Padilla-Pace Middle is the stronger performer in English, with student proficiency close to the state average, while Barbara Worth Junior High lags further behind. Both schools, however, face significant challenges in mathematics, with proficiency rates well below state standards, and this struggle becomes more pronounced in the higher grades.
A major concern for both schools is chronic absenteeism, with rates substantially higher than the state average, particularly at Barbara Worth Junior High. The schools serve similar student populations with high economic need. While spending at Barbara Worth Junior High is on par with state averages, academic results district-wide suggest systemic challenges. The notable difference in English performance between the two schools, despite their similar settings, could offer valuable lessons for improvement across the Brawley Elementary district.
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