Mulcahy Middle vs Pleasant Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Pleasant Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–5
668 students
| Measure | Mulcahy Middle Tulare, California | Pleasant Elementary Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1278 of 1,334 | #3630 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15149 of 15,369 | #40727 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 745 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 35% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 9.3).
- •Pleasant Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 9%).
- •Pleasant Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Pleasant Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 92.6%).
- •Mulcahy Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.9).
- •Mulcahy Middle is the larger school with 745 students compared with 668.
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 Pleasant Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Elementary ranks higher (26.5 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 Pleasant Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mulcahy Middle: 745. Pleasant Elementary: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mulcahy Middle and Pleasant Elementary rank in California?
Mulcahy Middle is 1278th of 1,334 and Pleasant Elementary is 3630th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).