Mitchell Intermediate vs Mulcahy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchell Intermediate
Atwater · Public middle · Grades 7–8
744 students
Mulcahy Middle
Tulare · Public middle · Grades 5–8
745 students
| Measure | Mitchell Intermediate Atwater, California | Mulcahy Middle Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #740 of 1,334 | #1278 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12114 of 15,369 | #15149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 744 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 9% |
| city | Atwater | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 9.3).
- •Mitchell Intermediate does better on math proficiency (30% vs 9%).
- •Mitchell Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 28%).
- •Mitchell Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 92.6%).
- •Mulcahy Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 24.0).
- •Mulcahy Middle is the larger school with 745 students compared with 744.
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 Mitchell Intermediate better than Mulcahy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mitchell Intermediate ranks higher (29.0 vs 9.3 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 Mitchell Intermediate and Mulcahy Middle?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mitchell Intermediate: 744. Mulcahy Middle: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mitchell Intermediate and Mulcahy Middle rank in California?
Mitchell Intermediate is 740th of 1,334 and Mulcahy Middle is 1278th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).