MENDEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER
MENDEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in TAMPA, FL with about 21 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, MENDEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MENDEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER, located in Tampa, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to serve students with diverse learning needs, providing a tailored environment for individuals who require more focused attention and customized instructional strategies than those typically found in a traditional general education setting.
The mission of MENDEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER centers on fostering independence, social development, and functional academic skills for its student body. By utilizing highly specialized curricula and a supportive, structured atmosphere, the school aims to empower students to reach their highest potential while preparing them for successful transitions into their communities. The center is committed to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where students receive the individualized care and resources necessary to thrive despite unique cognitive or developmental challenges.
For more information, contact MENDEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER at (813) 276-5630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TAMPA, FL 33610-4350
(813) 276-5630
http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/
MENDEZ EXCEPTIONAL CENTER is a public Title I school in TAMPA, FL with about 21 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HILLSBOROUGH
- Total Students:
- 21
- Teachers:
- 6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 21 students
- White
- 42.9%
- Black or African American
- 38.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.0%
- Female
- 57.1%
- Male
- 42.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.