Serving 173 students in grades 7-9, Willian Rivera Ponce Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Willian Rivera Ponce Middle School?
173 students attend Willian Rivera Ponce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Willian Rivera Ponce Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willian Rivera Ponce Middle School?
Willian Rivera Ponce Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Willian Rivera Ponce Middle School offer ?
Willian Rivera Ponce Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Willian Rivera Ponce Middle School part of?
Willian Rivera Ponce Middle School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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