Mulcahy Middle vs Sierra Vista Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Sierra Vista Charter High
Tulare · Charter high · Grades 9–12
166 students
| Measure | Mulcahy Middle Tulare, California | Sierra Vista Charter High Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1278 of 1,334 | #1010 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15149 of 15,369 | #14543 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 745 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 5% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Vista Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 9.3).
- •Mulcahy Middle does better on math proficiency (9% vs 5%).
- •Sierra Vista Charter High does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 28%).
- •Sierra Vista Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 92.6%).
- •Sierra Vista Charter High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 22.6).
- •Mulcahy Middle is the larger school with 745 students compared with 166.
- •Mulcahy Middle is a public school while Sierra Vista Charter High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sierra Vista Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Vista Charter High ranks higher (24.2 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 Sierra Vista Charter High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mulcahy Middle: 745. Sierra Vista Charter High: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mulcahy Middle and Sierra Vista Charter High rank in California?
Mulcahy Middle is 1278th of 1,334 and Sierra Vista Charter High is 1010th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).