James Dougherty Elementary vs Mendota Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 169 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Dougherty Elementary
Dublin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
856 students
Mendota Elementary
Mendota · Public elementary · Grades K–6
857 students
| Measure | James Dougherty Elementary Dublin, California | Mendota Elementary Mendota, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 5,693 | #4128 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4263 of 50,301 | #43535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 856 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 34% |
| city | Dublin | Mendota |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Dougherty Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 22.1).
- •James Dougherty Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 34%).
- •James Dougherty Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •James Dougherty Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 98.7%).
- •Mendota Elementary is the larger school with 857 students compared with 856.
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 James Dougherty Elementary better than Mendota Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Dougherty Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 22.1 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 James Dougherty Elementary and Mendota Elementary?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Dublin and Mendota in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Dougherty Elementary: 856. Mendota Elementary: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Dougherty Elementary and Mendota Elementary rank in California?
James Dougherty Elementary is 208th of 5,693 and Mendota Elementary is 4128th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).