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#459 of 842 schools in PR

Francisco Mendoza

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Isabela, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

PO BOX 1776, Isabela, PR 00662

  • Math 27% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2018)
  • 73.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+2.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate73%
AP Participation4.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism89%

Students at Francisco Mendoza score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency27%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 11 points since 2015, reaching 40% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Francisco Mendoza 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 55Somewhat Walkable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$20,673

Median home value

$122,300

Median rent

$555/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

46.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.3% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dr. Heriberto DomenechEnrollment path unverified4.59–122.2 mi822Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified9.09–12Not available107Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (croev)Enrollment path unverified9.79–12Not available173Compare →
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos PonceEnrollment path unverified9.69–12Not available86Compare →

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
#459 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Francisco Mendoza is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Francisco Mendoza

Francisco Mendoza is a public high school in Isabela, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 537 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #459 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Francisco Mendoza

What grades does Francisco Mendoza serve?

Francisco Mendoza serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Francisco Mendoza?

Francisco Mendoza has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Francisco Mendoza?

The student-teacher ratio at Francisco Mendoza is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Francisco Mendoza rank in PR?

Francisco Mendoza ranks #459 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Francisco Mendoza's MySchoolScout rating?

Francisco Mendoza has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Francisco Mendoza?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Francisco Mendoza has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Francisco Mendoza a charter school?

No, Francisco Mendoza is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Francisco Mendoza a Title I school?

No, Francisco Mendoza is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francisco Mendoza?

91.1% of students at Francisco 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
537
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
vocational
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Isabela Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
89.0%
4-Year Graduation
73.0%
Area population (ZIP 00662)
40,705
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
44.5
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 00662; 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

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