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 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
55%
21%
White
18%
35%
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%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 17:1.
What grades does Mendez Exceptional Center offer ?
Mendez Exceptional Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mendez Exceptional Center part of?
Mendez Exceptional Center is part of Hillsborough School District.
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