Teofilo Mendoza

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Teofilo Mendoza is an elementary school located in San Diego, California, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 531 students. The school is part of the South Bay Union School District, which is ranked 1233 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Teofilo Mendoza has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of California elementary schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the recent school years.

Teofilo Mendoza struggles across several key metrics, including very high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly below-average test scores in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, and poor performance among subgroups such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.64% to 73.44%, indicates a concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. In comparison, nearby schools like Bayside STEAM Academy, George Nicoloff Elementary, and Howard Pence Elementary generally perform better, though they still struggle compared to state averages.

The challenges faced by Teofilo Mendoza and the surrounding schools in the South Bay Union School District suggest broader issues within the district. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and the socioeconomic factors affecting the student population are likely contributing to the poor academic performance. Addressing these root causes, as well as exploring the success of local charter schools like Imperial Beach Charter and Nestor Language Academy Charter, could be crucial for improving student outcomes at Teofilo Mendoza and the surrounding district schools.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2050 Coronado Ave.
       San Diego, CA  92154-2034


(619) 424-0100

District: South Bay Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
5126th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,864 Help


Students who attend Teofilo Mendoza usually attend:

High:    Southwest Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.1 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.3%
Two or more races:
4.3%
African American:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.4% Help


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Compare Details Teofilo Mendoza ranks worse than 87.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the South Bay Union School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.3%), two or more races (4.3%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Teofilo Mendoza is 24.1, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the South Bay Union School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Teofilo Mendoza is $8,864, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the South Bay Union School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Teofilo Mendoza:

SchoolDigger ranks Teofilo Mendoza 5126th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Teofilo Mendoza in the ranking list.)

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South Bay Union:

SchoolDigger ranks South Bay Union 1233rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Teofilo Mendoza

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Rank History for all students at Teofilo Mendoza

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.49 2522nd 4809 47.6%
2005 40.51 2689th 4822 44.2%
2006 35.09 2995th 4818 37.8%
2007 40.36 2879th 5113 43.7%
2008 41.37 2860th 5113 44.1%
2009 54.29 2226th 5193 57.1%
2010 41.04 3112th 5314 41.4%
2011 44.83 2902nd 5377 46.0%
2012 45.18 2937th 5390 45.5%
2013 28.16 4189th 5530 24.2%
2015 29.00 3781st 5611 32.6%
2016 34.31 3456th 5614 38.4%
2017 26.23 4146th 5692 27.2%
2018 22.59 4463rd 5662 21.2%
2019 16.73 5095th 5789 12.0%
2021 13.55 1326th 1417 6.4%
2022 14.45 5412th 5883 8.0%
2023 17.55 5106th 5874 13.1%
2024 16.86 5126th 5862 12.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Teofilo Mendoza

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.21 1490th 3246 54.1%
2019 45.82 1454th 3275 55.6%
2021 34.66 405th 602 32.7%
2022 25.24 2929th 3311 11.5%
2023 33.25 2296th 3250 29.4%
2024 31.63 2440th 3160 22.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Teofilo Mendoza

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.80 1970th 2420 18.6%
2024 22.57 2266th 2634 14.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Teofilo Mendoza

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.67 3508th 5084 31.0%
2019 21.36 4468th 5173 13.6%
2021 17.13 1036th 1110 6.7%
2022 17.08 4834th 5264 8.2%
2023 18.62 4803rd 5374 10.6%
2024 16.60 5037th 5511 8.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Teofilo Mendoza

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.67 4190th 5413 22.6%
2019 18.85 4723rd 5492 14.0%
2021 15.75 1160th 1267 8.4%
2022 20.28 4696th 5635 16.7%
2023 22.83 4446th 5617 20.8%
2024 20.28 4681st 5605 16.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Teofilo Mendoza

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.43 1366th 2128 35.8%
2019 35.27 1528th 2585 40.9%
2021 23.47 234th 293 20.1%
2022 21.22 1968th 2227 11.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Teofilo Mendoza

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.93 4483rd 5431 17.5%
2019 15.52 5017th 5510 8.9%
2021 12.94 1199th 1272 5.7%
2022 11.00 5505th 5663 2.8%
2023 14.33 5218th 5650 7.6%
2024 15.20 5143rd 5636 8.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Teofilo Mendoza

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.82 3561st 4830 26.3%
2019 21.80 4249th 4963 14.4%
2022 17.87 4645th 5084 8.6%
2023 20.60 4452nd 5098 12.7%
2024 19.65 4474th 5102 12.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Teofilo Mendoza

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 146 61 104 902 6 n/a n/a 0 1219
2001 124 62 103 965 2 n/a n/a 0 1256
2002 114 45 108 967 6 n/a n/a 3 1243
2003 114 45 108 967 6 n/a n/a 3 1243
2004 100 47 90 1011 7 n/a n/a 1 1256
2005 69 45 74 940 5 n/a n/a 3 1136
2006 60 47 48 813 2 n/a n/a 18 988
2007 61 37 40 818 6 n/a n/a 39 1001
2008 53 34 58 840 4 n/a n/a 0 989
2009 54 36 56 857 4 9 0 0 1016
2010 45 43 58 782 3 12 1 0 944
2011 50 38 61 784 7 14 4 0 958
2012 43 39 59 823 3 15 5 0 987
2013 37 42 57 838 3 11 11 0 999
2014 43 31 50 829 5 10 13 0 981
2015 52 34 35 823 5 8 21 0 978
2016 48 32 36 760 2 9 20 0 907
2017 43 43 30 710 0 6 28 0 860
2018 31 37 19 677 2 6 25 0 797
2019 33 25 25 687 0 5 16 0 791
2020 29 23 17 639 1 6 22 0 737
2021 21 16 10 556 1 5 19 1 629
2022 14 17 7 489 0 2 16 1 546
2023 11 17 5 474 0 1 23 0 531

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Teofilo Mendoza

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1219 56.8 21.5 67.1
2001 1256 56.8 22.1 51.4
2002 1243 59.0 21.1 64.7
2003 1243 59.0 21.1 64.7
2004 1256 57.0 22.0 62.9
2005 1136 52.0 21.8 50
2006 988 46.0 21.5 71.5
2007 1001 45.0 22.2 74.8
2008 989 47.0 21.0 76.9
2009 1016 46.0 21.2 80.2
2010 944 42.0 22.4 76.7
2011 958 n/a n/a 77.1
2012 987 37.0 26.6 n/a
2013 999 37.2 26.8 81.7
2014 981 37.7 26.0 84.2
2015 978 37.0 26.4 66
2016 907 33.0 27.4 69.9
2017 860 37.2 23.1 67.6
2018 797 32.0 24.9 78.3
2019 791 33.0 23.9 79.3
2020 737 n/a n/a 71.2
2021 629 26.5 23.7 55.6
2022 546 23.0 23.7 73.4
2023 531 22.0 24.1 71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Teofilo Mendoza

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1219 56.8 21.5 67.1
2001 1256 56.8 22.1 51.4
2002 1243 59.0 21.1 64.7
2003 1243 59.0 21.1 64.7
2004 1256 57.0 22.0 62.9
2005 1136 52.0 21.8 50
2006 988 46.0 21.5 71.5
2007 1001 45.0 22.2 74.8
2008 989 47.0 21.0 76.9
2009 1016 46.0 21.2 80.2
2010 944 42.0 22.4 76.7
2011 958 n/a n/a 77.1
2012 987 37.0 26.6 n/a
2013 999 37.2 26.8 81.7
2014 981 37.7 26.0 84.2
2015 978 37.0 26.4 66
2016 907 33.0 27.4 69.9
2017 860 37.2 23.1 67.6
2018 797 32.0 24.9 78.3
2019 791 33.0 23.9 79.3
2020 737 n/a n/a 71.2
2021 629 26.5 23.7 55.6
2022 546 23.0 23.7 73.4
2023 531 22.0 24.1 71.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Teofilo Mendoza

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%94.0%99.0%100.0%94.0%94.0%
201396.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%96.0%99.0%98.0%96.0%96.0%
201495.0%1.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%98.0%99.0%96.0%97.0%
201597.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%97.0%
201697.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201998.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
202095.2%1.0%2.9%97.1%97.1%98.1%95.2%98.1%
202196.7%0.0%0.0%96.7%96.7%
202292.9%0.0%5.7%97.1%97.1%92.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Teofilo Mendoza

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,864

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Teofilo Mendoza

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5095th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5106th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Teofilo Mendoza)24.229.5
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Bay Union)31.928.1
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Teofilo Mendoza)17.818
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Bay Union)36.830.1
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Teofilo Mendoza)28.223.1
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Bay Union)32.423.5
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Teofilo Mendoza)30.813.8
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Bay Union)31.418.5
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Teofilo Mendoza)36.423.8
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Bay Union)33.231.5
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Teofilo Mendoza)1812.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Bay Union)19.618.2
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Teofilo Mendoza)14.59.9
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (South Bay Union)13.114.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Teofilo Mendoza)2628.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Bay Union)32.530.4
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Teofilo Mendoza)1312.8
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Bay Union)24.618
 6.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students791531
 32.9%
African American2517
 32%
American Indian00
Asian255
 80%
Hispanic687474
 31%
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White3311
 66.7%
Two or More Races1623
 43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.3%71.4%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Teofilo Mendoza

Teofilo Mendoza ranks in the bottom 12.6% of California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 531 students attended Teofilo Mendoza.

Students who attend Teofilo Mendoza usually go on to attend:

High : Southwest Senior High

Students at Teofilo Mendoza are 89% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% White.


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