Best Public Schools in Zip Code 93640

This analysis covers seven schools within the Mendota Unified district in zip code 93640, serving approximately 3,977 students from elementary through high school in a community with significant economic need.

Among these schools, Mendota High stands out as the strongest performer, with a high graduation rate of 95.6% and English Language Arts scores above state averages, though math proficiency is an area for improvement. At the elementary level, Mendota Elementary leads its peers with the best test scores and a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.1%. In contrast, McCabe Elementary and Washington Elementary show lower academic rankings and proficiency rates.

The data reveals critical challenges, particularly very high chronic absenteeism and dropout rates at Mendota Continuation High, despite its high per-student spending. Math proficiency is a district-wide concern, with scores declining in upper elementary grades at several schools. The district's performance suggests priorities should include strengthening mathematics instruction, improving attendance, and sharing successful strategies from the higher-performing schools across the district.