Mendota Unified
Mendota Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 42.6/100 — 1.2 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Mendota High at 53/100, where 19.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,345 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 37.3/100 | 2 | 11.7% | 7.3% |
| High | Solid 53.3/100 | 1 | 19.8% | 16.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Mendota Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Mendota Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 53.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 24.3 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 10.3%, 7.8pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Mendota High leads the district at 53 with 19.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Mendota Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Mendota Unified is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Mendota Unified spends $13,345 per student in current expenditures — $1,470 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (2)
Mendota Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.3 — 6.5 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -4.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Mendota Elementary with a Scope Score of 45 and 14.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mendota Elementary Mendota Unified Growth Engine | 14.7% | Developing 45/100 |
| 2 | McCabe Elementary Mendota Unified Building Momentum | 8.6% | Needs Support 29/100 |
High Schools (1)
Mendota Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.3 — 5.9 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Mendota High with a Scope Score of 53 and 19.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mendota High Mendota Unified Building Momentum | 19.8% | Solid 53/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Mendota Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology