Haven Drive Middle vs Mendota Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 221 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haven Drive Middle
Arvin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
612 students
Mendota Junior High
Mendota · Public middle · Grades 7–8
612 students
| Measure | Haven Drive Middle Arvin, California | Mendota Junior High Mendota, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,334 | #997 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13843 of 15,369 | #13961 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 612 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24% |
| city | Arvin | Mendota |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.6 vs 18.9).
- •Mendota Junior High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Mendota Junior High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Haven Drive Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 97.4%).
- •Haven Drive Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.9).
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 Haven Drive Middle better than Mendota Junior High?
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 Haven Drive Middle and Mendota Junior High?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Arvin and Mendota in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haven Drive Middle: 612. Mendota Junior High: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haven Drive Middle and Mendota Junior High rank in California?
Haven Drive Middle is 979th of 1,334 and Mendota Junior High is 997th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).