Mulcahy Middle vs Palo Verde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mulcahy Middle
Tulare · Public middle · Grades 5–8
745 students
Palo Verde Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–8
511 students
| Measure | Mulcahy Middle Tulare, California | Palo Verde Elementary Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1278 of 1,334 | #3731 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15149 of 15,369 | #41287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 745 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 37% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palo Verde Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 9.3).
- •Palo Verde Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 9%).
- •Palo Verde Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Palo Verde Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 92.6%).
- •Palo Verde Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 22.6).
- •Mulcahy Middle is the larger school with 745 students compared with 511.
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 Mulcahy Middle better than Palo Verde Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palo Verde Elementary ranks higher (25.7 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 Mulcahy Middle and Palo Verde Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mulcahy Middle: 745. Palo Verde Elementary: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mulcahy Middle and Palo Verde Elementary rank in California?
Mulcahy Middle is 1278th of 1,334 and Palo Verde Elementary is 3731st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).