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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 2025-26 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 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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
10,360 Schools
# Students
3,949 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mendota Unified School District, which is ranked #1268 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1249 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
99%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,509 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. 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 $18,399. 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
$19,978
Spending / Student
$14,098
$18,399
Best Mendota Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Mendota High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Belmont Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-1993
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-1993
Gr: 9-12 | 1,085 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Mendota Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #44.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Bass Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-2014
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-2014
Gr: K-6 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Mccabe Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 South Derrick St.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4262
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4262
Gr: 2-6 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1599 Fifth St.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4365
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4365
Gr: K-1 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
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 #1268 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $18,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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