Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School (Closed 2016)

Carr 130 Km 11 Hm 3 Bo Campo A
Hatillo, PR 00659
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 329 students in grades 7-9, Luis Melendez Rodriguez 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 10% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
329 students
This chart displays total students of Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(14-15)
10%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
(14-15)
34%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School?
329 students attend Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School?
Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School offer ?
Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School part of?
Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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