Bellevue Senior Elementary vs Mitchell Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellevue Senior Elementary
Atwater · Public middle · Grades 7–8
178 students
Mitchell Intermediate
Atwater · Public middle · Grades 7–8
744 students
| Measure | Bellevue Senior Elementary Atwater, California | Mitchell Intermediate Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 1,334 | #740 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12992 of 15,369 | #12114 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 178 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Atwater | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 24.2).
- •Mitchell Intermediate does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Mitchell Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Mitchell Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 93.8%).
- •Bellevue Senior Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 24.0).
- •Mitchell Intermediate is the larger school with 744 students compared with 178.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bellevue Senior Elementary better than Mitchell Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Mitchell Intermediate ranks higher (29.0 vs 24.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bellevue Senior Elementary and Mitchell Intermediate?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellevue Senior Elementary: 178. Mitchell Intermediate: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellevue Senior Elementary and Mitchell Intermediate rank in California?
Bellevue Senior Elementary is 856th of 1,334 and Mitchell Intermediate is 740th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).