Ernesto Valderas Middle School serves 167 students in grades 4-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
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%
7%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% PR state average).
How many students attend Ernesto Valderas Middle School?
167 students attend Ernesto Valderas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ernesto Valderas Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernesto Valderas Middle School?
Ernesto Valderas Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ernesto Valderas Middle School offer ?
Ernesto Valderas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Ernesto Valderas Middle School part of?
Ernesto Valderas Middle School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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