Firebaugh Middle vs Mendota Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firebaugh Middle
Firebaugh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
503 students
Mendota Junior High
Mendota · Public middle · Grades 7–8
612 students
| Measure | Firebaugh Middle Firebaugh, California | Mendota Junior High Mendota, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #676 of 1,334 | #997 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11445 of 15,369 | #13961 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 503 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 24% |
| city | Firebaugh | Mendota |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Firebaugh Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 18.9).
- •Firebaugh Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Firebaugh Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Firebaugh Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 97.4%).
- •Firebaugh Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.9).
- •Mendota Junior High is the larger school with 612 students compared with 503.
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 Firebaugh Middle better than Mendota Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Firebaugh Middle ranks higher (32.3 vs 18.9 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 Firebaugh Middle and Mendota Junior High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Firebaugh and Mendota in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Firebaugh Middle: 503. Mendota Junior High: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Firebaugh Middle and Mendota Junior High rank in California?
Firebaugh Middle is 676th of 1,334 and Mendota Junior High is 997th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).