Mitchell Intermediate vs Shaffer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Shaffer Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
405 students
| Measure | Mitchell Intermediate Atwater, California | Shaffer Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #740 of 1,334 | #3453 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12114 of 15,369 | #39488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 744 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 34% |
| city | Atwater | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.0 vs 28.6).
- •Shaffer Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Mitchell Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Mitchell Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 81%).
- •Shaffer Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.0).
- •Mitchell Intermediate is the larger school with 744 students compared with 405.
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 Shaffer Elementary?
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 Mitchell Intermediate and Shaffer Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mitchell Intermediate: 744. Shaffer Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mitchell Intermediate and Shaffer Elementary rank in California?
Mitchell Intermediate is 740th of 1,334 and Shaffer Elementary is 3453rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).