Serving 11 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mendez Exceptional Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
36%
Black
55%
21%
White
18%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mendez Exceptional Center?
The graduation rate of Mendez Exceptional Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Mendez Exceptional Center?
11 students attend Mendez Exceptional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mendez Exceptional Center students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendez Exceptional Center?
Mendez Exceptional Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mendez Exceptional Center offer ?
Mendez Exceptional Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mendez Exceptional Center part of?
Mendez Exceptional Center is part of Hillsborough School District.
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