Mendez Middle School

5106 Village Sq Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 223 students in grades 7-8, Mendez Middle 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 9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mendez Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Mendez Middle School's student population of 223 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
223 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Mendez Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendez Middle 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#8055 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mendez Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mendez Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mendez Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mendez Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Hispanic
89%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mendez Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Mendez Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mendez Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mendez Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mendez Middle School's ranking?
Mendez Middle School is ranked #8055 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mendez Middle School often compared to?
Mendez Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dailey Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mendez Middle School?
223 students attend Mendez Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mendez Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mendez Middle School offer ?
Mendez Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mendez Middle School part of?
Mendez Middle School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mendez Middle School located?
Mendez Middle School is located in the Southeast Austin neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Southeast Austin.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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