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#615 of 842 schools in PR
Ester Feliciano Mendoza
Middle School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Aguadilla, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 250299, Aguadilla, PR 00603
- Math 24% proficient (2018)
- Reading 32% proficient (2018)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ester Feliciano Mendoza score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 12 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 28% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 33% (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
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ester Feliciano Mendoza sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$19,243
Median home value
$141,800
Median rent
$448/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
47.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
| Lcdo. Guillermo Atiles MoreauEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 122 | Compare → |
| Luis Munoz IglesiasEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–12 | Not available | 483 | Compare → |
| Rafael Pont FloresEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | Not available | 458 | 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
- #615 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ester Feliciano Mendoza is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ester Feliciano Mendoza
Ester Feliciano Mendoza is a public middle school in Aguadilla, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 276 students in grades 6th-9th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #615 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ester Feliciano Mendoza
What grades does Ester Feliciano Mendoza serve?
Ester Feliciano Mendoza serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Ester Feliciano Mendoza?
Ester Feliciano Mendoza has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ester Feliciano Mendoza?
The student-teacher ratio at Ester Feliciano Mendoza is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ester Feliciano Mendoza rank in PR?
Ester Feliciano Mendoza ranks #615 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Ester Feliciano Mendoza's MySchoolScout rating?
Ester Feliciano Mendoza has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Ester Feliciano Mendoza?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ester Feliciano Mendoza has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Ester Feliciano Mendoza a charter school?
No, Ester Feliciano Mendoza is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ester Feliciano Mendoza a Title I school?
No, Ester Feliciano Mendoza is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ester Feliciano Mendoza?
90.9% of students at Ester Feliciano Mendoza 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Aguadilla Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.0%
- Phone
- (787) 890-2418
- Area population (ZIP 00603)
- 48,317
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 00603; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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