McKinley Institute of Technology vs Mesa Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 306 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Institute of Technology
Redwood City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
Mesa Middle
Arroyo Grande · Public middle · Grades 7–8
474 students
| Measure | McKinley Institute of Technology Redwood City, California | Mesa Middle Arroyo Grande, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #814 of 1,334 | #704 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12716 of 15,369 | #11716 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 476 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| city | Redwood City | Arroyo Grande |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 25.8).
- •Mesa Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •McKinley Institute of Technology does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Mesa Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 92.2%).
- •Mesa Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.7).
- •McKinley Institute of Technology is the larger school with 476 students compared with 474.
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 McKinley Institute of Technology better than Mesa Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Middle ranks higher (31.1 vs 25.8 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 McKinley Institute of Technology and Mesa Middle?
About 306 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Arroyo Grande in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Institute of Technology: 476. Mesa Middle: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Institute of Technology and Mesa Middle rank in California?
McKinley Institute of Technology is 814th of 1,334 and Mesa Middle is 704th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).