For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 609 students in Mendota, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mendota, CA are Mendota Community Day and Mendota Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendota, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Mendota have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Mendota, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendota Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Mendota Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1258 East Belmont Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4301
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4301
Grades: 7-8
| 602 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mendota, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mendota, CA include Mendota Community Day and Mendota Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mendota?
2 public middle schools are located in Mendota.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendota?
Mendota public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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