Serving 642 students in grades 9-12, Francisco Mendoza ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francisco Mendoza ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Francisco Mendoza's student population of 642 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Francisco Mendoza ranks within the top 50% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francisco Mendoza is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 836 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
75%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francisco Mendoza's ranking?
Francisco Mendoza is ranked #345 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Francisco Mendoza?
The graduation rate of Francisco Mendoza is 73%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 75%.
How many students attend Francisco Mendoza?
642 students attend Francisco Mendoza.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Francisco Mendoza students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francisco Mendoza?
Francisco Mendoza has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Francisco Mendoza offer ?
Francisco Mendoza offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Francisco Mendoza part of?
Francisco Mendoza is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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