Needs Improvement
#8245 of 8,552 schools in TX
Rufino Mendoza SR EL
Elementary School · Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX
A Fort Worth ISD elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1412 DENVER AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76164
- Math 21% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rufino Mendoza SR EL score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rufino Mendoza SR EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Worth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,618
Median home value
$140,200
Median rent
$1,117/mo
College educated
5.2%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76164; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Manuel Jara ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Assessment CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–9 | 1.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Insights Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–5 | 1.0 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fort Worth ISD
- Schools in district
- 138
- Rank in district
- #114 of 131
- District spending per student
- $13,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rufino Mendoza SR EL is listed in FORT WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rufino Mendoza SR EL
Rufino Mendoza SR EL is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Fort Worth ISD, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,245 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rufino Mendoza SR EL
What grades does Rufino Mendoza SR EL serve?
Rufino Mendoza SR EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rufino Mendoza SR EL?
Rufino Mendoza SR EL has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rufino Mendoza SR EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Rufino Mendoza SR EL is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rufino Mendoza SR EL rank in TX?
Rufino Mendoza SR EL ranks #8,245 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Rufino Mendoza SR EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Rufino Mendoza SR EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Rufino Mendoza SR EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rufino Mendoza SR EL has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rufino Mendoza SR EL a charter school?
No, Rufino Mendoza SR EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rufino Mendoza SR EL a Title I school?
No, Rufino Mendoza SR EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rufino Mendoza SR EL?
89.3% of students at Rufino Mendoza SR EL 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (817) 814-4700
- Area population (ZIP 76164)
- 13,134
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- 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 76164; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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