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Juana A. Mendez vs. Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera

Should you attend Juana A. Mendez or Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Juana A. Mendez
Urb Metropolis Calle 1 Final
Carolina, PR 00987
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera
Calle 9 #84 Blq. 79 Urb Villa
Carolina, PR 00985
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Juana A. Mendez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Juana A. Mendez ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
302 students
247 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Juana A. Mendez over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Juana A. Mendez.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Juana A. Mendez over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Juana A. Mendez with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and the state of Puerto Rico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and the state of Puerto Rico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#135 out of 839 schools in PR
(Top 20%)
#97 out of 839 schools in PR
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Juana A. Mendez, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in PR)(22-23 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 10% in PR)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Juana A. Mendez who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in PR)
50-54%
(Top 20% in PR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Juana A. Mendez who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in PR)
60-69%
(Top 20% in PR)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Juana A. Mendez by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera by grade.
Pre-K Students
3
1
Kindergarten Students
35
45
Grade 1 Students
67
33
Grade 2 Students
45
51
Grade 3 Students
59
38
Grade 4 Students
46
48
Grade 5 Students
45
31
Grade 6 Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
100%
99%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Juana A. Mendez, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and in Puerto Rico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and in Puerto Rico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.00
0.02

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Juana A. Mendez, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Juana A. Mendez, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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