Teofilo Mendoza

Teofilo Mendoza is an elementary school located in San Diego, California, at 2050 Coronado Avenue. Serving kindergarten through sixth grade, the school has a total enrollment of 466 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23.3:1 with 20 full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at Teofilo Mendoza shows room for improvement, as indicated by its MySchoolScout Rating of 3.6 out of 10 and state ranking of #7715 out of 9566 schools in California (19th percentile).

In terms of standardized test scores, the school has an ELA/Reading proficiency rate of 25% and a Math proficiency rate of 16%. While the academic score is currently low at 2.7 out of 10, the dedicated teaching staff works hard to support each student's development and learning needs. The setting offers students the opportunity to experience urban life while being part of a larger educational community in San Diego.

Teofilo Mendoza is situated within a bustling city environment, providing its students with a rich array of cultural and recreational opportunities right outside their school gates.

While current test scores at Teofilo Mendoza are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Teofilo Mendoza is 23.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.