Very Good
#2033 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Mendota Junior High
Middle School · Mendota Unified · Mendota, CA
A Mendota Unified middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
115 McCabe Ave., Mendota, CA 93640
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mendota Junior High score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mendota Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,367/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mendota), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,042
Median home value
$255,000
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
4.5%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mendota Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,730NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mendota Junior High is listed in Mendota Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mendota Junior High
Mendota Junior High is a public middle school in Mendota, CA, part of Mendota Unified, serving approximately 602 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,033 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mendota Junior High
What grades does Mendota Junior High serve?
Mendota Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Mendota Junior High?
Mendota Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendota Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendota Junior High is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mendota Junior High rank in CA?
Mendota Junior High ranks #2,033 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mendota Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mendota Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mendota Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mendota Junior High has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mendota Junior High a charter school?
No, Mendota Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mendota Junior High a Title I school?
No, Mendota Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mendota Junior High?
98.8% of students at Mendota Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 602
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (559) 655-4301
- Area population (ZIP 93640)
- 14,507
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 27.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93640; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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