Serving 612 students in grades 7-8, Mendota Junior High 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mendota Junior High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Mendota, CA, encompassing approximately 321.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 15-20 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located 22.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mendota Junior High School's student population of 612 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
612 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mendota Junior High 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 Mendota Junior High School is 0.00, 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
#6556 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
100%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2024. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Aztecs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendota Junior High School's ranking?
Mendota Junior High School is ranked #6556 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mendota Junior High School?
612 students attend Mendota Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mendota Junior High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mendota Junior High School?
Mendota Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mendota Junior High School offer ?
Mendota Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mendota Junior High School part of?
Mendota Junior High School is part of Mendota Unified School District.
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