Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Teofilo Mendoza ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Teofilo Mendoza serves the northeast part of San Diego, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically expect a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being around 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Teofilo Mendoza's student population of 468 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
468 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Teofilo Mendoza ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Teofilo Mendoza is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8614 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teofilo Mendoza's ranking?
Teofilo Mendoza is ranked #8614 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Teofilo Mendoza often compared to?
Teofilo Mendozais often viewed alongside schools like Nestor Language Academy Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Teofilo Mendoza?
468 students attend Teofilo Mendoza.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Teofilo Mendoza students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Teofilo Mendoza?
Teofilo Mendoza has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Teofilo Mendoza offer ?
Teofilo Mendoza offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Teofilo Mendoza part of?
Teofilo Mendoza is part of South Bay Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Teofilo Mendoza located?
Teofilo Mendoza is located in the Nestor neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Nestor.
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