Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

Summary:

Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving 337 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fort Worth Independent School District, which is ranked 783 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 96.14% Hispanic and an extremely high percentage (90.5%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly lower performance on STAAR tests compared to the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, nearby schools like Sam Rosen Elementary, Charles Nash Elementary, and Washington Heights Elementary generally perform better academically, with more diverse student populations and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

To address these challenges, Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary could benefit from implementing evidence-based instructional strategies and curricula, providing comprehensive support services, and exploring partnerships with community organizations and local businesses to leverage additional resources and support for the school. By addressing these areas, the school can work towards improving its academic performance and better serving its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1412 Denver Ave
       Fort Worth, TX  76164-9098


(817) 814-4700

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4458th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,763 Help


Students who attend Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Elder Middle
High:    North Side High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.4%
White:
2.1%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary ranks worse than 95.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 68th among 79 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.4%), White (2.1%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary is 14.7, which is the 40th best among 79 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary employs 22.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary is $13,763, which is the 13th highest among 79 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary 4458th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) 783rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.15 3145th 3465 9.2%
2005 14.21 3311th 3475 4.7%
2006 14.16 3301st 3476 5.0%
2007 11.23 3589th 3724 3.6%
2008 15.43 3540th 3768 6.1%
2009 18.89 3573rd 3884 8.0%
2010 27.47 3377th 3937 14.2%
2011 27.65 3479th 4095 15.0%
2012 44.87 2593rd 4206 38.3%
2013 24.57 3620th 4221 14.2%
2014 17.56 3905th 4260 8.3%
2015 8.06 4169th 4320 3.5%
2016 5.46 4182nd 4286 2.4%
2017 14.88 4018th 4329 7.2%
2018 12.12 4172nd 4359 4.3%
2019 7.81 4412th 4479 1.5%
2021 9.85 4487th 4578 2.0%
2022 5.51 4544th 4581 0.8%
2023 14.25 4310th 4647 7.3%
2024 11.28 4458th 4675 4.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.07 2513th 3226 22.1%
2019 18.85 3110th 3333 6.7%
2021 20.58 3174th 3446 7.9%
2022 15.34 3341st 3487 4.2%
2023 27.99 2869th 3556 19.3%
2024 26.32 2986th 3638 17.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.93 3118th 3558 12.4%
2019 20.25 3425th 3684 7.0%
2021 26.18 3102nd 3799 18.3%
2022 12.92 3934th 3952 0.5%
2023 44.47 1986th 4086 51.4%
2024 16.19 4030th 4261 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.04 4010th 4264 6.0%
2019 11.16 4235th 4309 1.7%
2021 12.91 4345th 4451 2.4%
2022 9.11 4411th 4477 1.5%
2023 19.25 4129th 4521 8.7%
2024 14.12 4353rd 4560 4.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.25 4209th 4306 2.3%
2019 9.58 4272nd 4348 1.7%
2021 12.96 4324th 4499 3.9%
2022 7.04 4504th 4561 1.2%
2023 14.68 4281st 4588 6.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.72 3061st 3106 1.4%
2019 4.99 3148th 3184 1.1%
2021 7.50 2889th 3006 3.9%
2022 6.79 2898th 2958 2.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.73 3310th 4240 21.9%
2019 20.21 3977th 4295 7.4%
2021 19.93 4049th 4331 6.5%
2022 15.58 4262nd 4461 4.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.62 4031st 4319 6.7%
2019 8.97 4280th 4357 1.8%
2021 8.75 4459th 4498 0.9%
2022 5.37 4535th 4563 0.6%
2023 17.99 4105th 4585 10.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.80 4007th 4168 3.9%
2019 10.33 4126th 4188 1.5%
2021 12.27 4252nd 4329 1.8%
2022 7.66 4339th 4376 0.8%
2023 17.59 4057th 4401 7.8%
2024 12.34 4262nd 4431 3.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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 Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 44 0 0 599 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1990 36 5 0 698 1 n/a n/a 0 740
1991 51 3 1 750 1 n/a n/a 0 806
1992 41 5 3 706 2 n/a n/a 0 757
1993 44 6 126 582 2 n/a n/a 0 760
1994 46 1 1 729 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1995 24 1 3 697 1 n/a n/a 0 726
1996 24 1 3 697 1 n/a n/a 0 726
1997 22 2 5 724 2 n/a n/a 0 755
1998 16 2 4 712 4 n/a n/a 0 738
1999 10 2 5 709 1 n/a n/a 0 727
2000 11 1 0 682 1 n/a n/a 0 695
2001 11 2 1 684 3 n/a n/a 0 701
2002 10 1 2 511 2 n/a n/a 0 526
2003 10 1 2 511 2 n/a n/a 0 526
2004 5 2 2 510 3 n/a n/a 0 522
2005 11 1 0 467 4 n/a n/a 0 483
2006 10 1 0 453 3 n/a n/a 0 467
2007 11 2 0 437 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2008 16 1 0 437 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2009 13 2 0 418 3 n/a n/a 0 436
2010 7 5 0 423 2 n/a n/a 0 437
2011 17 2 1 423 0 0 0 0 443
2012 12 2 1 446 0 0 0 0 461
2013 12 3 4 448 0 0 0 0 467
2014 12 0 2 472 2 0 0 0 488
2015 14 3 3 484 0 0 0 0 504
2016 12 3 0 484 1 0 0 0 500
2017 10 2 0 454 0 0 0 0 466
2018 11 5 0 421 0 0 2 0 439
2019 6 6 0 387 0 0 1 0 400
2020 9 5 0 341 0 0 1 0 356
2021 9 4 0 291 0 0 1 0 305
2022 14 8 0 333 0 0 1 0 356
2023 9 3 1 324 0 0 0 0 337
2024 7 5 1 312 0 0 2 0 327

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 Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 643 n/a n/a n/a
1990 740 37.0 20.0 n/a
1991 806 37.2 21.6 n/a
1992 757 39.0 19.4 81.4
1993 760 38.0 20.0 80.9
1994 777 41.8 18.6 80.2
1995 726 37.4 19.4 83.2
1996 726 37.4 19.4 83.2
1997 755 38.3 19.7 81.2
1998 738 38.1 19.4 77.5
1999 727 38.0 19.1 80.6
2000 695 40.1 17.3 83.7
2001 701 39.0 18.0 82.9
2002 526 36.5 14.4 92
2003 526 36.5 14.4 92
2004 522 32.5 16.1 92.5
2005 483 30.6 15.8 90.9
2006 467 30.4 15.4 87.4
2007 451 27.0 16.7 88.2
2008 456 26.0 17.5 83.1
2009 436 25.0 17.4 85.8
2010 437 26.0 16.8 90.8
2011 443 26.0 17.0 88
2012 461 22.8 20.2 88.7
2013 467 22.0 21.2 85
2014 488 23.0 21.2 90.8
2015 504 27.0 18.6 88.1
2016 500 28.0 17.8 88.8
2017 466 28.0 16.6 92.1
2018 439 27.2 16.1 88.8
2019 400 28.1 14.2 95.5
2020 356 26.9 13.2 95.2
2021 305 25.9 11.7 95.7
2022 356 28.7 12.3 96.1
2023 337 20.9 16.0 90.5
2024 327 22.2 14.7 89.3

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 Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 643 n/a n/a n/a
1990 740 37.0 20.0 n/a
1991 806 37.2 21.6 n/a
1992 757 39.0 19.4 81.4
1993 760 38.0 20.0 80.9
1994 777 41.8 18.6 80.2
1995 726 37.4 19.4 83.2
1996 726 37.4 19.4 83.2
1997 755 38.3 19.7 81.2
1998 738 38.1 19.4 77.5
1999 727 38.0 19.1 80.6
2000 695 40.1 17.3 83.7
2001 701 39.0 18.0 82.9
2002 526 36.5 14.4 92
2003 526 36.5 14.4 92
2004 522 32.5 16.1 92.5
2005 483 30.6 15.8 90.9
2006 467 30.4 15.4 87.4
2007 451 27.0 16.7 88.2
2008 456 26.0 17.5 83.1
2009 436 25.0 17.4 85.8
2010 437 26.0 16.8 90.8
2011 443 26.0 17.0 88
2012 461 22.8 20.2 88.7
2013 467 22.0 21.2 85
2014 488 23.0 21.2 90.8
2015 504 27.0 18.6 88.1
2016 500 28.0 17.8 88.8
2017 466 28.0 16.6 92.1
2018 439 27.2 16.1 88.8
2019 400 28.1 14.2 95.5
2020 356 26.9 13.2 95.2
2021 305 25.9 11.7 95.7
2022 356 28.7 12.3 96.1
2023 337 20.9 16.0 90.5
2024 327 22.2 14.7 89.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $509 (5.0%) $9,631 (95.0%) $10,141
2020 $565 (5.1%) $10,475 (94.9%) $11,039
2021 $2,362 (17.2%) $11,401 (82.8%) $13,763

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4412th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4310th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary)2220
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary)1828
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary)2925
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3012
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary)1119
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3331
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary)1126
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3230
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary)3035
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))2514
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary)2734
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4141
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary)3831
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4234
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary)166
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3418
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students400337
 15.8%
African American63
 50%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic387324
 16.3%
Pacific Islander00
White69
 50%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.5%90.5%
 5%


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Students at Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% African American.

Students who attend Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elder Middle
High : North Side High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 327 students attended Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary.

Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.6% of Texas elementary schools.


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