Mendota Junior High vs Mission Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 407 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendota Junior High
Mendota · Public middle · Grades 7–8
612 students
Mission Middle
Jurupa Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
612 students
| Measure | Mendota Junior High Mendota, California | Mission Middle Jurupa Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #997 of 1,334 | #1252 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13961 of 15,369 | #15044 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 612 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 10% |
| city | Mendota | Jurupa Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendota Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 10.6).
- •Mendota Junior High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 10%).
- •Mendota Junior High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 26%).
- •Mission Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 97.4%).
- •Mission Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 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 Mendota Junior High better than Mission Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mendota Junior High ranks higher (18.9 vs 10.6 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 Junior High and Mission Middle?
About 407 km in a straight line, between Mendota and Jurupa Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendota Junior High: 612. Mission Middle: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendota Junior High and Mission Middle rank in California?
Mendota Junior High is 997th of 1,334 and Mission Middle is 1252nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).