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Mendota Elementary

Summary:

Mendota Elementary is a public elementary school serving 856 students in grades K-6 in the low-income community of Mendota, California. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of California elementary schools academically and experiencing high rates of chronic absenteeism.

Mendota Elementary's academic performance is well below the state average, with only 29% of students proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 47%. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97% to 98% over the past 3 years, indicating it serves a predominantly low-income population. However, the school performs relatively well in serving its English Language Learner (ELL) and migrant student populations, ranking in the top 30% and top 20% of California elementary schools, respectively, for these student groups.

Compared to nearby schools, Mendota Elementary performs significantly worse than schools in the neighboring Madera Unified and Kerman Unified districts, which have higher academic achievement and lower poverty rates. The other two elementary schools in the Mendota Unified district, McCabe Elementary and Washington Elementary, also face similar challenges, indicating a need for substantial improvement and support across the district.


Detail:

Public K-6

 605 Bass Ave.
       Mendota, CA  93640-2178

(559) 655-2014

District: Mendota Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4088th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,696 Help


Students who attend Mendota Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mendota Junior High
High:    Mendota High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.1 Help
Number of students:  844

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.3%
White:
1.7%
Asian:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mendota Elementary ranks worse than 69.7% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.3%), White (1.7%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Mendota Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mendota Elementary is 24.1. 1 elementary schools in the Mendota Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mendota Elementary is $12,696. 1 elementary schools in the Mendota Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mendota Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendota Elementary 4088th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Mendota Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mendota Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendota Unified 1201st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mendota Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mendota Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 38.14 3231st 5692 43.2%
2018 35.45 3439th 5662 39.3%
2019 36.07 3455th 5789 40.3%
2021 16.26 1261st 1417 11.0%
2022 29.71 3890th 5883 33.9%
2023 30.16 3876th 5874 34.0%
2024 28.19 4088th 5862 30.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mendota Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.63 1583rd 3246 51.2%
2019 57.67 905th 3275 72.4%
2021 28.28 508th 602 15.6%
2022 53.53 1027th 3311 69.0%
2023 56.11 953rd 3250 70.7%
2024 54.07 970th 3160 69.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mendota Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.83 2181st 5084 57.1%
2019 50.67 2360th 5173 54.4%
2021 25.43 908th 1110 18.2%
2022 42.81 2772nd 5264 47.3%
2023 41.33 2959th 5374 44.9%
2024 36.81 3377th 5511 38.7%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Mendota Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.34 14th 74 81.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Mendota Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.56 3439th 5413 36.5%
2019 32.56 3630th 5492 33.9%
2021 16.52 1142nd 1267 9.9%
2022 26.69 4055th 5635 28.0%
2023 25.30 4204th 5617 25.2%
2024 28.73 3901st 5605 30.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Mendota Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.42 3256th 5431 40.0%
2019 39.90 3047th 5510 44.7%
2021 17.39 1096th 1272 13.8%
2022 34.09 3451st 5663 39.1%
2023 36.47 3302nd 5650 41.6%
2024 28.78 3931st 5636 30.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mendota Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.65 2184th 4830 54.8%
2019 49.62 2307th 4963 53.5%
2022 40.88 2836th 5084 44.2%
2023 41.33 2811th 5098 44.9%
2024 38.97 3044th 5102 40.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mendota Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 23 2 0 719 0 0 3 0 747
2016 26 2 0 767 0 0 4 0 799
2017 21 1 2 770 0 0 3 0 797
2018 16 1 0 739 0 0 8 0 764
2019 17 0 0 757 0 0 14 0 788
2020 19 0 0 769 0 0 15 0 803
2021 21 1 12 764 0 0 1 0 799
2022 19 0 6 831 0 0 1 0 857
2023 17 1 8 827 0 0 3 0 856
2024 14 1 6 821 0 0 2 0 844

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mendota Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 747 30.0 24.9 97.7
2016 799 33.0 24.2 94.9
2017 797 34.0 23.4 98.9
2018 764 28.0 27.2 99.5
2019 788 35.0 22.5 98
2020 803 n/a n/a 97.1
2021 799 32.0 24.9 97.4
2022 857 33.2 25.7 98.1
2023 856 34.5 24.8 97.4
2024 844 35.0 24.1 98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mendota Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 747 30.0 24.9 97.7
2016 799 33.0 24.2 94.9
2017 797 34.0 23.4 98.9
2018 764 28.0 27.2 99.5
2019 788 35.0 22.5 98
2020 803 n/a n/a 97.1
2021 799 32.0 24.9 97.4
2022 857 33.2 25.7 98.1
2023 856 34.5 24.8 97.4
2024 844 35.0 24.1 98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Mendota Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%≥99.0%97.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
201998.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202098.3%0.0%1.7%98.3%98.3%
202297.2%0.0%2.8%97.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mendota Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,696

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mendota Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3455th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3876th of 5874 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mendota Elementary)4030.6
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mendota Unified)38.225.7
 12.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mendota Elementary)38.428.7
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mendota Unified)41.130.4
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mendota Elementary)38.335.3
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mendota Unified)35.831.2
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mendota Elementary)20.729.5
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mendota Unified)24.521.5
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mendota Elementary)54.130.8
 23.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mendota Unified)44.332.8
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mendota Elementary)42.626.4
 16.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mendota Unified)36.322
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Mendota Elementary)139.4
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Mendota Unified)13.510.4
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mendota Elementary)36.639.8
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mendota Unified)35.535.4
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mendota Elementary)34.717.7
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mendota Unified)25.622.3
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students788856
 8.6%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian08
Hispanic757827
 9.2%
Pacific Islander00
White1717
Two or More Races143
 78.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98%97.4%
 0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mendota Elementary

Mendota Elementary ranks 4088th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 844 students attended Mendota Elementary.

Students at Mendota Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

Students who attend Mendota Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mendota Junior High
High : Mendota High


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