Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mendez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 540 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Mendez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendez Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mendez Elementary School?
540 students attend Mendez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mendez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendez Elementary School?
Mendez Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mendez Elementary School offer ?
Mendez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mendez Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 540 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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