Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aurea Fuentes Mendez ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
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 (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aurea Fuentes Mendez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Aurea Fuentes Mendez's student population of 108 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Aurea Fuentes Mendez ranks within the top 20% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurea Fuentes Mendez 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
#89 out of 839 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurea Fuentes Mendez's ranking?
Aurea Fuentes Mendez is ranked #89 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Aurea Fuentes Mendez?
108 students attend Aurea Fuentes Mendez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Aurea Fuentes Mendez students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurea Fuentes Mendez?
Aurea Fuentes Mendez has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Aurea Fuentes Mendez offer ?
Aurea Fuentes Mendez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aurea Fuentes Mendez part of?
Aurea Fuentes Mendez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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