Excellent
#60 of 842 schools in PR
Top 7% in state
Virginia Vazquez Mendoza
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 2617, Cayey, PR 00737
Enrollment
304
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
304
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#60 of 842
In Cayey
#1 of 14
public schools
In district
#60 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School environment
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Virginia Vazquez Mendoza
Virginia Vazquez Mendoza is a public elementary school in Cayey, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Virginia Vazquez Mendoza serves approximately 304 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Virginia Vazquez Mendoza has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Virginia Vazquez Mendoza show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 8.9 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1, Virginia Vazquez Mendoza 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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Virginia Vazquez Mendoza — Students at Virginia Vazquez Mendoza score 61% 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
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
How Virginia Vazquez Mendoza Compares
See how Virginia Vazquez Mendoza performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 2617, Cayey, PR 00737
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Virginia Vazquez Mendoza may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BENIGNO CARRION (rated 8.9/10, 2.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CAYEY (rated 8.4/10, 3.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ELEMENTAL EMERITA LEON (rated 8.3/10, 2.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Cayey, see our Cayey schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRO DE ADIESTRAMIENTO VOCACIONAL Cayey | 1.4 mi | 4.3 |
| MIGUEL MELENDEZ MUNOZ CAYEY Cayey | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| DR. RAMON EMETERIO BETANCES Cayey | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| ELEMENTAL SALVADOR BRAU Cayey | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| MIGUEL ANGEL JULIA COLLAZO - BELLAS ARTES Cayey | 1.9 mi | 8.6 |
| BENIGNO FERNANDEZ GARCIA Cayey | 1.9 mi | 4.7 |
| EMERITA LEON Cayey | 2.1 mi | 4.0 |
| ELEMENTAL EMERITA LEON Cayey | 2.1 mi | 8.3 |
| BENJAMIN HARRISON Cayey | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| REGINO VEGA MARTINEZ Cidra | 2.3 mi | 5.1 |
| BENIGNO CARRION Cayey | 2.2 mi | 8.9 |
| RUTH EVELYN CRUZ SANTOS Cidra | 2.6 mi | 6.1 |
| ANA J. CANDELAS Cidra | 2.8 mi | 6.7 |
| JESUS T. PINERO CIDRA Cidra | 2.9 mi | 8.2 |
| JUAN STUBBE Cidra | 3.2 mi | 7.1 |
| LUIS MUNOZ IGLESIAS Cidra | 3.2 mi | 8.7 |
| VIOLETA REYES PEREZ Cidra | 3.3 mi | 5.9 |
| EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CAYEY Cayey | 3.3 mi | 8.4 |
| CLEMENCIA MELENDEZ Cidra | 3.6 mi | 5.4 |
| GERARDO SELLES SOLA CAYEY Cayey | 3.6 mi | 7.9 |
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ADALBERTO SANCHEZ MORALES Arroyo, PR | 8.9 |
| BENIGNO CARRION Cayey, PR | 8.9 |
| MANUEL ORTIZ Yabucoa, PR | 8.9 |
| ANTERA ROSADO FUENTES Rio Grande, PR | 9.0 |
| ANTONIO GEIGEL PAREDES Isabela, PR | 8.8 |
| EPIFANIO ESTRADA ISABELA Isabela, PR | 9.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Virginia Vazquez Mendoza
What grades does Virginia Vazquez Mendoza serve?
Virginia Vazquez Mendoza serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Virginia Vazquez Mendoza?
Virginia Vazquez Mendoza has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Vazquez Mendoza?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Vazquez Mendoza is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Virginia Vazquez Mendoza rank in PR?
Virginia Vazquez Mendoza ranks #60 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Virginia Vazquez Mendoza's MySchoolScout rating?
Virginia Vazquez Mendoza has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Virginia Vazquez Mendoza?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virginia Vazquez Mendoza has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Virginia Vazquez Mendoza a charter school?
No, Virginia Vazquez Mendoza is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virginia Vazquez Mendoza a Title I school?
No, Virginia Vazquez Mendoza is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virginia Vazquez Mendoza?
91.1% of students at Virginia Vazquez 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.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 16 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cayey Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.3%
- Phone
- (787) 263-4635
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #60 of 842
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