Miguel Melendez Munoz ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (17-18)
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
10:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(17-18)100%
100%
Black
(17-18)n/a
n/a
White
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
7%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
81%
80%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Miguel Melendez Munoz?
324 students attend Miguel Melendez Munoz.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Miguel Melendez Munoz students are Hispanic.
What school district is Miguel Melendez Munoz part of?
Miguel Melendez Munoz is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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