Mendez Middle School
Tel:
(512)414-3284
- Mendez Middle School serves 711 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
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Mendez Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mendez Middle School's student population of 711 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 711 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mendez Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mendez Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #7365 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 88% | 52% |
| Black | 11% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Austin Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mendez Middle School is Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Widen Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Austin Widen Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 558 students
0.1 miles
5605 Nuckols Crossing Rd
Austin, TX 78744
(512)414-2556 0.1 PK-5 558 - Austin Rodriguez Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 591 students
0.8 miles
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Austin, TX 78744
(512)841-7200 0.8 PK-5 591 - Austin Houston Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 680 students
1.0 miles
5409 Ponciana Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512)414-2517 1.0 PK-5 680 - Austin Langford Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 619 students
1.3 miles
2206 Blue Meadow Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512)414-1765 1.3 PK-5 619 - Austin Kipp Austin Leadership Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 583 students
1.4 miles
5107 Ih 35 S Ste A
Austin, TX 78744
(512)651-2168 1.4 K-4 583
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