Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mendez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mendez Elementary serves a central area in San Marcos, TX, covering approximately 7.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mendez Elementary School's student population of 533 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Mendez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendez Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6461 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
89%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendez Elementary School's ranking?
Mendez Elementary School is ranked #6461 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mendez Elementary School often compared to?
Mendez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dezavala Elementary School, Laura B Negley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mendez Elementary School?
533 students attend Mendez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mendez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mendez Elementary School?
Mendez Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mendez Elementary School offer ?
Mendez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mendez Elementary School part of?
Mendez Elementary School is part of San Marcos CISD School District.
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