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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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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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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