Serving 986 students in grades 2-6, Mccabe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 2-6
- Enrollment: 986 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McCabe Elementary serves the entire district of Mendota, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 301.2 square miles, with most families typically driving 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school. The furthest point of the attendance zone is about 20.6 miles away, while the average distance from the school to the zone's edge is 11.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccabe Elementary School's student population of 986 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
986 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Mccabe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccabe Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6514 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccabe Elementary School's ranking?
Mccabe Elementary School is ranked #6514 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mccabe Elementary School?
986 students attend Mccabe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mccabe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccabe Elementary School?
Mccabe Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mccabe Elementary School offer ?
Mccabe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Mccabe Elementary School part of?
Mccabe Elementary School is part of Mendota Unified School District.
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