Site Characteristics Location Located one block off Northport Drive and near Lake Mendota and Warner Park on the northeast side, Mendota is a neighborhood school representing a broad range of social, economic, cultural and racial diversity. Stable families, diversity, three neighborhood centers with excellent after school activities and a growing northeast business community are key reasons why the Mendota area is a great place to raise a family. Total enrollment approximately 347. This allows individual attention and assistance in reading, writing, math and other basic skills. Although most students are within walking distance to Mendota, three school buses serve students in the morning and two in the afternoon.
Special buses are available for students with disabilities.
After School Care Mendota offers both a hot breakfast and lunch program. Special days include Pizza Hut and Taco Express. A nationally recognized after school program, Safe Haven, serves 75 students beyond the school day, including summer programming. Ninety percent of the students who received services from three Reading Recovery Programs scored above the standard. Students exceed state standards for formal and informal technology instruction.