Excellent
#40 of 842 schools in PR
Top 5% in state
Juana A. Mendez
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 7709, Carolina, PR 00987
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
9.2
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
9.2
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#40 of 842
In Carolina
#2 of 25
public schools
In district
#40 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Juana A. Mendez
Juana A. Mendez is a public elementary school in Carolina, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Juana A.
Mendez serves approximately 302 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Juana A. Mendez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Juana A. Mendez show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 9.2 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1, Juana A. Mendez offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Juana A. Mendez — Students at Juana A. Mendez score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How Juana A. Mendez Compares
See how Juana A. Mendez performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 7709, Carolina, PR 00987
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Juana A. Mendez may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DRA. ANGELES PASTOR (rated 8.1/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby San Juan), a more accessible option. Another option is ROBERTO CLEMENTE (rated 7.7/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, MARIA TERESA SERRANO (rated 7.7/10, 2.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Carolina, see our Carolina schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERTO CLEMENTE Carolina | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| PETRA ROMAN VIGO Carolina | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| HERMINA DIAZ APONTE Trujillo Alto | 1.3 mi | 4.5 |
| PETRA ZENON DE FABERY Trujillo Alto | 1.7 mi | 3.5 |
| MEDARDO CARAZO Trujillo Alto | 1.7 mi | 4.7 |
| ANDRES VALCARCEL Trujillo Alto | 1.8 mi | 5.5 |
| TULIO LARRINAGA Trujillo Alto | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| LORENZO VIZCARRONDO Carolina | 1.9 mi | 5.6 |
| DRA. ANGELES PASTOR San Juan | 2.0 mi | 8.1 |
| JOSE SEVERO QUINONES Carolina | 2.0 mi | 4.7 |
| GILBERTO CONCEPCION DE GRACIA Carolina | 2.2 mi | 4.6 |
| PEDRO MOCZO BANIET Carolina | 2.2 mi | 4.0 |
| MANUEL FEBRES GONZALEZ Carolina | 2.2 mi | 4.0 |
| CARLOS F. DANIELS Carolina | 2.2 mi | 3.2 |
| CARMEN GOMEZ TEJERA SAN JUAN San Juan | 2.2 mi | 4.3 |
| EL CONQUISTADOR Trujillo Alto | 2.3 mi | 7.4 |
| LEAP STEAM+E ACADEMY OF SAN JUAN - ALIANZA San Juan | 2.3 mi | 4.5 |
| MARIA TERESA SERRANO Carolina | 2.4 mi | 7.7 |
| AGUSTIN CABRERA Carolina | 2.4 mi | 4.4 |
| LUZ AMERICA CALDERON Carolina | 2.5 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00987 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,295
Median Home Value
$151,400
Median Rent
$778/mo
Population
55,039
College Educated
38.8%
Homeownership
76.5%
Avg Commute
31.9 min
Poverty Rate
27.4%
Median Age
41.7
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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.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 26 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carolina Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 750-8954
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #40 of 842
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