Denair High vs Marvin A. Dutcher Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denair High
Denair · Public high · Grades 9–12
306 students
Marvin A. Dutcher Middle
Turlock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students
| Measure | Denair High Denair, California | Marvin A. Dutcher Middle Turlock, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #939 of 1,343 | #703 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14073 of 16,910 | #11715 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 306 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| city | Denair | Turlock |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marvin A. Dutcher Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 26.5).
- •Marvin A. Dutcher Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Denair High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Marvin A. Dutcher Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 75.2%).
- •Denair High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.9).
- •Marvin A. Dutcher Middle is the larger school with 810 students compared with 306.
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 High better than Marvin A. Dutcher Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Marvin A. Dutcher Middle ranks higher (31.1 vs 26.5 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 Denair High and Marvin A. Dutcher Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Denair and Turlock in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denair High: 306. Marvin A. Dutcher Middle: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denair High and Marvin A. Dutcher Middle rank in California?
Denair High is 939th of 1,343 and Marvin A. Dutcher Middle is 703rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).