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Mendota Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,949 students in Mendota Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Mendota Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,949 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Mendota Unified School District, which is ranked #1274 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1268 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,892 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
56%
# Black Students
2 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
39 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
1%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
327
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
315
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
347
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
315
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
305
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
319
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
289
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
314
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
292
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
284
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
274
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
280
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
288
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,509 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,098 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,509
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,098
$18,396
Best Mendota Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendota Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Mendota High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Belmont Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-1993
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-1993
Grades: 9-12
| 1,085 students
Rank: #44.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Bass Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-2014
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-2014
Grades: K-6
| 844 students
Rank: #55.
Mendota Junior High School
(Math: 14% | 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
Rank: #66.
Mccabe Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 South Derrick St.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4262
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4262
Grades: 2-6
| 960 students
Rank: n/an/a
1599 Fifth St.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4365
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4365
Grades: K-1
| 413 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mendota Unified School District?
Mendota Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,949 students.
What is the rank of Mendota Unified School District?
Mendota Unified School District is ranked #1274 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mendota Unified School District?
99% of Mendota Unified School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mendota Unified School District?
Mendota Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mendota Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,098 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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