Mendota High vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 897 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendota High
Mendota · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,065 students
Washington Elementary
Mendota · Public elementary · Grades K–1
423 students
| Measure | Mendota High Mendota, California | Washington Elementary Mendota, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #742 of 1,343 | #5477 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12547 of 16,910 | #49472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 1,065 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Mendota | Mendota |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendota High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 10.0).
- •Washington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 97.5%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.2).
- •Mendota High is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 423.
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 Mendota High better than Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mendota High ranks higher (33.5 vs 10.0 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 Mendota High and Washington Elementary?
About 897 m in a straight line, between Mendota and Mendota in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendota High: 1,065. Washington Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendota High and Washington Elementary rank in California?
Mendota High is 742nd of 1,343 and Washington Elementary is 5477th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).