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
Top Rankings
Mendez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mendez Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7128 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendez Elementary School's ranking?
Mendez Elementary School is ranked #7128 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mendez Elementary School often compared to?
Mendez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laura B Negley Elementary School, Dezavala Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
Mendez Elementary School is part of San Marcos CISD School District.
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