Excellent
#40 of 842 schools in PR
Top 5% in state
Juana A. Mendez
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Carolina, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 7709, Carolina, PR 00987
- Math 72% proficient (2018)
- Reading 60% proficient (2018)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Juana A. Mendez score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 20 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 66% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 53% (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
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Juana A. 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 26Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,295
Median home value
$151,400
Median rent
$778/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00987; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto ClementeEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Hermina Diaz AponteEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Tulio LarrinagaEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Dra. Angeles PastorEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 160 | 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
- #40 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Juana A. Mendez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Juana A. Mendez
Juana A. Mendez is a public elementary school in Carolina, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 302 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 842 schools in PR.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Juana A. Mendez
What grades does Juana A. Mendez serve?
Juana A. Mendez serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Juana A. Mendez?
Juana A. Mendez has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juana A. Mendez?
The student-teacher ratio at Juana A. Mendez is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juana A. Mendez rank in PR?
Juana A. Mendez ranks #40 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Juana A. Mendez's MySchoolScout rating?
Juana A. Mendez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Juana A. Mendez?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juana A. Mendez has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Juana A. Mendez a charter school?
No, Juana A. Mendez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juana A. Mendez a Title I school?
No, Juana A. Mendez is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juana A. Mendez?
91.1% of students at Juana A. 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carolina Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 750-8954
- Area population (ZIP 00987)
- 55,039
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 00987; 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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