Joe Michell vs William Mendenhall Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Michell
Livermore · Public elementary · Grades K–8
786 students
William Mendenhall Middle
Livermore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
| Measure | Joe Michell Livermore, California | William Mendenhall Middle Livermore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1367 of 5,693 | #118 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #18335 of 50,301 | #2068 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 786 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 6.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 63% |
| city | Livermore | Livermore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Mendenhall Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 59.8).
- •William Mendenhall Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 46%).
- •William Mendenhall Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •William Mendenhall Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.7% vs 17.7%).
- •Joe Michell does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.3).
- •William Mendenhall Middle is the larger school with 876 students compared with 786.
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 Joe Michell better than William Mendenhall Middle?
On the Success Index (US), William Mendenhall Middle ranks higher (76.7 vs 59.8 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 Joe Michell and William Mendenhall Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Livermore and Livermore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Michell: 786. William Mendenhall Middle: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Michell and William Mendenhall Middle rank in California?
Joe Michell is 1367th of 5,693 and William Mendenhall Middle is 118th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).