Los Banos Junior High vs Mercey Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Banos Junior High
Los Banos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
938 students
Mercey Springs Elementary
Los Banos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
608 students
| Measure | Los Banos Junior High Los Banos, California | Mercey Springs Elementary Los Banos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #974 of 1,334 | #4346 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13802 of 15,369 | #44674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 938 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 938 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 28% |
| city | Los Banos | Los Banos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.9 vs 20.3).
- •Mercey Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •Los Banos Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Los Banos Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 27.6).
- •Los Banos Junior High is the larger school with 938 students compared with 608.
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 Los Banos Junior High better than Mercey Springs Elementary?
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 Los Banos Junior High and Mercey Springs Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Los Banos and Los Banos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Banos Junior High: 938. Mercey Springs Elementary: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Banos Junior High and Mercey Springs Elementary rank in California?
Los Banos Junior High is 974th of 1,334 and Mercey Springs Elementary is 4346th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).