Joe Michell vs. William Mendenhall Middle School
Should you attend Joe Michell or William Mendenhall Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Joe Michell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
William Mendenhall Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 775 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Joe Michell ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 893 students in grades 6-8, William Mendenhall Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
775 students
893 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2377 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1396 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
84
-
Grade 1 Students
73
-
Grade 2 Students
77
-
Grade 3 Students
82
-
Grade 4 Students
95
-
Grade 5 Students
86
-
Grade 6 Students
91
303
Grade 7 Students
93
298
Grade 8 Students
94
292
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
23%
% Hispanic
29%
19%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
43%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
