Mendota Junior High School

About Mendota Junior High School

Mendota Junior High School is a public school located in the city of Mendota, California. The school serves grades 7-8 and is part of the Mendota Unified School District. Mendota Junior High School offers a variety of educational programs and activities for its students.
Mendota Junior High School has a strong academic program that focuses on preparing students for high school and beyond. The school offers a variety of classes, including English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language. Mendota Junior High School also offers a variety of elective classes, such as Art, Music, and Physical Education.
Mendota Junior High School also provides a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs for its students. The school has a student council, a band, a drama club, and a chess club. The school also offers a variety of sports, such as basketball, volleyball, and track and field.
Mendota Junior High School is committed to providing its students with a safe and supportive learning environment. The school has a positive school climate and a strong sense of community. Mendota Junior High School is dedicated to helping its students succeed and reach their full potential.

Address:	1258 E. Belmont Ave. Mendota, CA 93640
Phone:	(559) 655-4301
Site:	mjh.musdaztecs.com
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	562 students

Overview Mendota Junior High School

Mendota Junior High School serves 562 students in grades 7-8.
Mendota Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Mendota Junior High School

Mendota Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Mendota Junior High School is 0.04, 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.