La Entrada Middle vs Mendota Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Entrada Middle
Menlo Park · Public middle · Grades 4–8
612 students
Mendota Junior High
Mendota · Public middle · Grades 7–8
612 students
| Measure | La Entrada Middle Menlo Park, California | Mendota Junior High Mendota, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 1,334 | #997 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #399 of 15,369 | #13961 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 612 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.9% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 24% |
| city | Menlo Park | Mendota |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Entrada Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 18.9).
- •La Entrada Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 24%).
- •La Entrada Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 40%).
- •La Entrada Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 97.4%).
- •La Entrada Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 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 La Entrada Middle better than Mendota Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), La Entrada Middle ranks higher (88.6 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 La Entrada Middle and Mendota Junior High?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Mendota in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Entrada Middle: 612. Mendota Junior High: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Entrada Middle and Mendota Junior High rank in California?
La Entrada Middle is 7th of 1,334 and Mendota Junior High is 997th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).