Cherry Avenue Middle vs Mulcahy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Avenue Middle
Tulare · Public middle · Grades 7–8
483 students
Mulcahy Middle
Tulare · Public middle · Grades 5–8
745 students
| Measure | Cherry Avenue Middle Tulare, California | Mulcahy Middle Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1254 of 1,334 | #1278 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15065 of 15,369 | #15149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 483 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 9% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Avenue Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.3 vs 9.3).
- •Cherry Avenue Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 9%).
- •Mulcahy Middle does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Cherry Avenue Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 92.6%).
- •Cherry Avenue Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.6).
- •Mulcahy Middle is the larger school with 745 students compared with 483.
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 Cherry Avenue Middle better than Mulcahy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Avenue Middle ranks higher (10.3 vs 9.3 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 Cherry Avenue Middle and Mulcahy Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Avenue Middle: 483. Mulcahy Middle: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Avenue Middle and Mulcahy Middle rank in California?
Cherry Avenue Middle is 1254th of 1,334 and Mulcahy Middle is 1278th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).