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Juana A. Mendez vs. Jesus Manuel Suarez

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School Overview

School
Juana A. Mendez
Urb Metropolis Calle 1 Final
Carolina, PR 00987
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Jesus Manuel Suarez
Carr. 853 Km 8.3 Bo. Barrazas
Carolina, PR 00985
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
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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 158 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jesus Manuel Suarez ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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.
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
302 students
158 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 Jesus Manuel Suarez over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Juana A. Mendez.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jesus Manuel Suarez.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
20 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 Jesus Manuel Suarez over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
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 Jesus Manuel Suarez 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%)
#724 out of 839 schools in PR
(Bottom 50%)
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 Jesus Manuel Suarez, 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)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% 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 Jesus Manuel Suarez 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)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% 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 Jesus Manuel Suarez 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)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% 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 Jesus Manuel Suarez by grade.
Pre-K Students
3
-
Kindergarten Students
35
14
Grade 1 Students
67
33
Grade 2 Students
45
14
Grade 3 Students
59
27
Grade 4 Students
46
21
Grade 5 Students
45
14
Grade 6 Students
2
35

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
100%
100%
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 Jesus Manuel Suarez, 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
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.00
0.00

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
84%
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 Jesus Manuel Suarez, 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%
7%
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 Jesus Manuel Suarez, 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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