At a glance
Reported students
876
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
589
William Mendenhall Middle: 876 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
24.2:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 899
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.68
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.9:1
What the reported data says about William Mendenhall Middle
William Mendenhall Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Livermore. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Livermore Valley Joint Unified. NCES reports 876 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.2:1, above the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.5%) and Asian (23.4%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking William Mendenhall Middle
- 1How do the reported 24.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.5%
- Hispanic18.7%
- Black0.5%
- Asian23.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Livermore Valley Joint Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Andrew N. Christensen Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
592 reported students
East Avenue Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
581 reported students
Junction K-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
801 reported students
Joe Michell
Elementary · Grades KG–08
786 reported students
Sunset Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
759 reported students
Emma C. Smith Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
648 reported students
Public schools near William Mendenhall Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Avenue Middle Middle · Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 06–08 | 581 | 2.6 mi |
| Harvest Park Middle Middle · Pleasanton Unified | 06–08 | 1,015 | 4.9 mi |
| Pleasanton Middle Middle · Pleasanton Unified | 06–08 | 944 | 5 mi |
| Eleanor Murray Fallon Middle · Dublin Unified | 06–08 | 1,683 | 5.4 mi |
| Andrew N. Christensen Middle Middle · Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 06–08 | 592 | 5.6 mi |
| Thomas S. Hart Middle Middle · Pleasanton Unified | 06–08 | 1,129 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about William Mendenhall Middle
What grades does William Mendenhall Middle serve?
William Mendenhall Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Livermore Valley Joint Unified.
How many students attend William Mendenhall Middle?
William Mendenhall Middle reported 876 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 899 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at William Mendenhall Middle?
The calculated ratio is 24.2:1, based on 876 students and 36.24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is William Mendenhall Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
William Mendenhall Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Livermore Valley Joint Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of William Mendenhall Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
6.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is William Mendenhall Middle in?
William Mendenhall Middle is part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified, based in Livermore, CA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near William Mendenhall Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Avenue Middle (2.6 mi), Harvest Park Middle (4.9 mi), Pleasanton Middle (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.