How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Arellanes Junior High | Fesler (Isaac) Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Maria, CA | Santa Maria, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 668 | 974 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.0% | 81.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Arellanes Junior High | Fesler (Isaac) Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,149 | $15,149 |
| District | Santa Maria-Bonita | Santa Maria-Bonita |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Arellanes Junior High | Fesler (Isaac) Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94.5% | 97.9% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Arellanes Junior High | Fesler (Isaac) Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 334:1 | 324.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.4% | 34.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 56 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.