Average
#634 of 842 schools in PR
Ernestina Mendez
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Sebastian, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
SUITE 138, San Sebastian, PR 00685
- Math 5% proficient (2018)
- Reading 39% proficient (2018)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Ernestina Mendez score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2015, to 22% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ernestina Mendez sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$17,909
Median home value
$110,000
Median rent
$470/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
52.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00685; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Mendez LiciagaEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Patria Latorre RamirezEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 107 | Compare → |
| Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (croev)Enrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 173 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #634 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ernestina Mendez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ernestina Mendez
Ernestina Mendez is a public high school in San Sebastian, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 412 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #634 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ernestina Mendez
What grades does Ernestina Mendez serve?
Ernestina Mendez serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Ernestina Mendez?
Ernestina Mendez has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernestina Mendez?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernestina Mendez is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ernestina Mendez rank in PR?
Ernestina Mendez ranks #634 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Ernestina Mendez's MySchoolScout rating?
Ernestina Mendez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ernestina Mendez?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ernestina Mendez has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Ernestina Mendez a charter school?
No, Ernestina Mendez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ernestina Mendez a Title I school?
No, Ernestina Mendez is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ernestina Mendez?
91.0% of students at Ernestina Mendez qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- San Sebastián Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (787) 896-1745
- Area population (ZIP 00685)
- 40,323
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 46
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00685; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.