Mendota Junior High vs Orangeview Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 390 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
Orangeview Junior High
Anaheim · Public middle · Grades 7–8
612 students
| Measure | Mendota Junior High Mendota, California | Orangeview Junior High Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #997 of 1,334 | #980 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13961 of 15,369 | #13848 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% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 20% |
| city | Mendota | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.9 vs 19.6).
- •Mendota Junior High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Orangeview Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 97.4%).
- •Orangeview Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.1 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 Mendota Junior High better than Orangeview Junior High?
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 Mendota Junior High and Orangeview Junior High?
About 390 km in a straight line, between Mendota and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendota Junior High: 612. Orangeview Junior High: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendota Junior High and Orangeview Junior High rank in California?
Mendota Junior High is 997th of 1,334 and Orangeview Junior High is 980th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).