Juniper Elementary vs Mitchell Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Juniper Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students
Mitchell Intermediate
Atwater · Public middle · Grades 7–8
744 students
| Measure | Juniper Elementary Atwater, California | Mitchell Intermediate Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3988 of 5,693 | #740 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42765 of 50,301 | #12114 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 495 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Atwater | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 23.3).
- •Juniper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 75.9%).
- •Mitchell Intermediate does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.8).
- •Mitchell Intermediate is the larger school with 744 students compared with 495.
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 Juniper Elementary better than Mitchell Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Mitchell Intermediate ranks higher (29.0 vs 23.3 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 Juniper Elementary and Mitchell Intermediate?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Juniper Elementary: 495. Mitchell Intermediate: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Juniper Elementary and Mitchell Intermediate rank in California?
Juniper Elementary is 3988th of 5,693 and Mitchell Intermediate is 740th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).