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William Mendenhall Middle School vs. Junction K-8

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School Overview

School
William Mendenhall Middle School
1701 El Padro Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Junction K-8
298 Junction Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

William Mendenhall Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
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 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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).
Serving 803 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Junction K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
893 students
803 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William Mendenhall Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Junction K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William Mendenhall Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junction K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William Mendenhall Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Junction K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William Mendenhall Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Junction K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1336 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#5550 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William Mendenhall Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Junction K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in CA)
21%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Mendenhall Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junction K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Mendenhall Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junction K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of William Mendenhall Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Junction K-8 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
75
Grade 1 Students
-
50
Grade 2 Students
-
42
Grade 3 Students
-
50
Grade 4 Students
-
56
Grade 5 Students
-
63
Grade 6 Students
303
153
Grade 7 Students
298
170
Grade 8 Students
292
144

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at William Mendenhall Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Junction K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
23%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William Mendenhall Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Junction K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William Mendenhall Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Junction K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William Mendenhall Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Junction K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
48%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William Mendenhall Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Junction K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at William Mendenhall Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William Mendenhall Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Junction K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of William Mendenhall Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Junction K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William Mendenhall Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Junction K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William Mendenhall Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Junction K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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