Mendoza Elementary School serves 421 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2003–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
20 teachers
Showing 2001–2010. View full 24-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)25-29%
56%
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
97%
56%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2002–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
20%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Mendoza Elementary School?
421 students attend Mendoza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mendoza Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Mendoza Elementary School offer ?
Mendoza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Mendoza Elementary School part of?
Mendoza Elementary School is part of Pomona Unified School District.
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