Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate serves 1,407 students in grades 6-8.
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate's student population of 1,407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 1,407 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5164 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 12% |
Hispanic | 99% | 54% |
Black | n/a | 5% |
White | n/a | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Santa Ana Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate is Middle College High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Santiago Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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Santa Ana, CA 92706
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Santa Ana, CA 92706
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