Serving 912 students in grades 9-12, Manuel Mendez Liciaga ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 912 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Top 50% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manuel Mendez Liciaga ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Manuel Mendez Liciaga's student population of 912 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
912 students
![This chart displays total students of Manuel Mendez Liciaga by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Manuel Mendez Liciaga by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/140000/139778/manuel-mendez-liciaga-chart-EHMmhg.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Manuel Mendez Liciaga by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Manuel Mendez Liciaga by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/140000/139778/manuel-mendez-liciaga-chart-BavqFH.png)
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Manuel Mendez Liciaga ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manuel Mendez Liciaga is 0.00, which is less 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
#689 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manuel Mendez Liciaga and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manuel Mendez Liciaga and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/140000/139778/manuel-mendez-liciaga-chart-b3UePQP.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manuel Mendez Liciaga and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manuel Mendez Liciaga and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/140000/139778/manuel-mendez-liciaga-chart-Q6fDX9.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Manuel Mendez Liciaga and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Manuel Mendez Liciaga and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/140000/139778/manuel-mendez-liciaga-chart-POeY81.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
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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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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/140000/139778/manuel-mendez-liciaga-chart-dH0V0K.png)
Graduation Rate
73%
74%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manuel Mendez Liciaga and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manuel Mendez Liciaga and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/140000/139778/manuel-mendez-liciaga-chart-uvTgd0.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manuel Mendez Liciaga's ranking?
Manuel Mendez Liciaga is ranked #689 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Manuel Mendez Liciaga often compared to?
Manuel Mendez Liciagais often viewed alongside schools like Patria Latorre Ramirez by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manuel Mendez Liciaga?
The graduation rate of Manuel Mendez Liciaga is 73%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Manuel Mendez Liciaga?
912 students attend Manuel Mendez Liciaga.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Manuel Mendez Liciaga students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manuel Mendez Liciaga?
Manuel Mendez Liciaga has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manuel Mendez Liciaga offer ?
Manuel Mendez Liciaga offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Manuel Mendez Liciaga part of?
Manuel Mendez Liciaga is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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