Juana A Mendez (metropolis)
Tel:
(787) 750-8954
Juana A Mendez (metropolis) serves 474 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Juana A Mendez (metropolis) placed in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Juana A Mendez (metropolis) places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Juana A Mendez (metropolis)'s student population of 474 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 474 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Juana A Mendez (metropolis) is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,086 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Juana A Mendez (metropolis) is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #238 out of 1086 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | n/a |
Hispanic | 100% | 100% |
Black | n/a | n/a |
White | n/a | n/a |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | n/a |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 83% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Juana A Mendez (metropolis) is Angel P. Millan Rohena (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Cruz Salguero Torres (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carolina Cruz Salguero Torres Grades: 6-8 | 232 students
0.0 miles
Calle Orquidea Buenaventura
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 769-4645 0.0 6-8 232 - Carolina Martin Gonzalez Grades: 6-8 | 184 students
0.0 miles
Urb Metropolis Ave. C Calle 46
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 769-3255 0.0 6-8 184 - Carolina Pedro J. Rodriguez Oquendo Grades: K-5 | 164 students
0.0 miles
Carr 859 Bo Sta Cruz
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 750-4044 0.0 K-5 164 - Carolina Angel P. Millan Rohena Grades: 9-12 | 574 students
2.4 miles
Car 857 Km 0.3 Bo Canovanillas
Carolina, PR 00986
(787) 750-4480 2.4 9-12 574 - Carolina Carlos F Daniels (voc. De Area) Vocational School
2.4 miles
Urb Severo Quinones Calle J S
Carolina, PR 00986
(787) 768-3735 2.4 n/a n/a
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