Andrew N. Christensen Middle School vs. William Mendenhall Middle School
Should you attend Andrew N. Christensen Middle School or William Mendenhall Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Andrew N. Christensen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
William Mendenhall Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 612 students in grades 6-8, Andrew N. Christensen Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 883 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 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
612 students
883 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2217 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1396 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
180
304
Grade 7 Students
226
299
Grade 8 Students
206
280
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
20%
% Hispanic
27%
19%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
42%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
