Denair Middle vs Marvin A. Dutcher Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denair Middle
Denair · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
Marvin A. Dutcher Middle
Turlock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students
| Measure | Denair Middle Denair, California | Marvin A. Dutcher Middle Turlock, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1066 of 1,334 | #703 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14313 of 15,369 | #11715 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 298 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 29% |
| city | Denair | Turlock |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marvin A. Dutcher Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 16.7).
- •Marvin A. Dutcher Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 16%).
- •Marvin A. Dutcher Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 24%).
- •Marvin A. Dutcher Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 68.5%).
- •Denair Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.9).
- •Marvin A. Dutcher Middle is the larger school with 810 students compared with 298.
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 Middle better than Marvin A. Dutcher Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Marvin A. Dutcher Middle ranks higher (31.1 vs 16.7 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 Middle and Marvin A. Dutcher Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Denair and Turlock in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denair Middle: 298. Marvin A. Dutcher Middle: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denair Middle and Marvin A. Dutcher Middle rank in California?
Denair Middle is 1066th of 1,334 and Marvin A. Dutcher Middle is 703rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).