Very Good
#314 of 842 schools in PR
Top 37% in state
Manuel Mendez Liciaga
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Sebastian, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1277, San Sebastian, PR 00685
- Math 12% proficient (2018)
- Reading 37% proficient (2018)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Manuel Mendez Liciaga score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2015, to 25% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manuel Mendez Liciaga 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 23Car-Dependent
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernestina MendezEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Patria Latorre RamirezEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.3 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
- #314 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manuel Mendez Liciaga is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manuel Mendez Liciaga
Manuel Mendez Liciaga is a public high school in San Sebastian, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 928 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manuel Mendez Liciaga
What grades does Manuel Mendez Liciaga serve?
Manuel Mendez Liciaga serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Manuel Mendez Liciaga?
Manuel Mendez Liciaga has an enrollment of approximately 928 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel Mendez Liciaga?
The student-teacher ratio at Manuel Mendez Liciaga is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manuel Mendez Liciaga rank in PR?
Manuel Mendez Liciaga ranks #314 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Manuel Mendez Liciaga's MySchoolScout rating?
Manuel Mendez Liciaga has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Manuel Mendez Liciaga?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manuel Mendez Liciaga has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Manuel Mendez Liciaga a charter school?
No, Manuel Mendez Liciaga is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manuel Mendez Liciaga a Title I school?
No, Manuel Mendez Liciaga is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manuel Mendez Liciaga?
91.2% of students at Manuel Mendez Liciaga 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
- 928
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- San Sebastián Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 896-1430
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- 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
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