Denair Charter Academy vs Marvin A. Dutcher Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denair Charter Academy
Denair · Charter other · Grades K–12
143 students
Marvin A. Dutcher Middle
Turlock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students
| Measure | Denair Charter Academy Denair, California | Marvin A. Dutcher Middle Turlock, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #703 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #11715 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 143 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 29% |
| city | Denair | Turlock |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marvin A. Dutcher Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 2.5%).
- •Marvin A. Dutcher Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Marvin A. Dutcher Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 76.2%).
- •Denair Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 21.9).
- •Marvin A. Dutcher Middle is the larger school with 810 students compared with 143.
- •Denair Charter Academy is a charter school while Marvin A. Dutcher Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Denair Charter Academy better than Marvin A. Dutcher Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Denair Charter Academy and Marvin A. Dutcher Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Denair and Turlock in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denair Charter Academy: 143. Marvin A. Dutcher Middle: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denair Charter Academy and Marvin A. Dutcher Middle rank in California?
Denair Charter Academy is unranked and Marvin A. Dutcher Middle is 703rd of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).