Aurea Fuentes Mendez

Carr 435 Km 2 Hm 3
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aurea Fuentes Mendez ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 20% in PR
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Aurea Fuentes Mendez's student population of 108 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
108 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Aurea Fuentes Mendez ranks within the top 20% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurea Fuentes Mendez is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PR)
#89 out of 839 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Aurea Fuentes Mendez, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aurea Fuentes Mendez and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aurea Fuentes Mendez and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
99%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Aurea Fuentes Mendez and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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White
1%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
0.02
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Aurea Fuentes Mendez and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aurea Fuentes Mendez's ranking?
Aurea Fuentes Mendez is ranked #89 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Aurea Fuentes Mendez?
108 students attend Aurea Fuentes Mendez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Aurea Fuentes Mendez students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurea Fuentes Mendez?
Aurea Fuentes Mendez has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Aurea Fuentes Mendez offer ?
Aurea Fuentes Mendez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aurea Fuentes Mendez part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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