The most improved public middle schools in Puerto Rico are Josefina Munoz De Bernier, Coleen Vazquez Urrutia and Rosa Costa Valdiveso.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 183
467
Avg. Improved Rank: 272
Most Improved Public Middle Schools in Puerto Rico (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Josefina Munoz De Bernier
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +467
(from 752 to 285)
(from 752 to 285)
Grades: 6-8
Calle Gobernador Jesus T Piner
Patillas, PR 00723
(787) 839-3630
Patillas, PR 00723
(787) 839-3630
Rank: #22.
Coleen Vazquez Urrutia
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +450
(from 681 to 231)
(from 681 to 231)
Grades: K-8
Carr 164 Km 7 Hm 1 Bo Achiote
Naranjito, PR 00719
(787) 869-1309
Naranjito, PR 00719
(787) 869-1309
Rank: #33.
Rosa Costa Valdiveso
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +363
(from 801 to 438)
(from 801 to 438)
Grades: 6-8
Calle Cristobal Colon Final
Yabucoa, PR 00767
(787) 893-3390
Yabucoa, PR 00767
(787) 893-3390
Rank: #44.
Su Andres Sandin Martinez
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +342
(from 644 to 302)
(from 644 to 302)
Grades: K-8
Carr 906 Km 2.5 Bo Aguacate
Yabucoa, PR 00767
(787) 893-1070
Yabucoa, PR 00767
(787) 893-1070
Rank: #55.
Profesora Juana Rosario Carrero (Escuela Intermedia Nueva)
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +339
(from 639 to 300)
(from 639 to 300)
Grades: PK-9
Ave. Nativo Alers Desvio Sur
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-2260
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-2260
Rank: #66.
Jose Severo Quinones
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +333
(from 618 to 285)
(from 618 to 285)
Grades: K-8
Urb Jose S Quinones Calle Ulis
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3260
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3260
Rank: #77.
Su Joaquin Vazquez Cruz
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +323
(from 397 to 74)
(from 397 to 74)
Grades: K-8
Carr 456 Km 4 Hm 9 Bo Cibao
Camuy, PR 00627
(787) 820-2909
Camuy, PR 00627
(787) 820-2909
Rank: #88.
Su Sabana Llana
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +320
(from 768 to 448)
(from 768 to 448)
Grades: 6-8
Carr 3 Km 83 Hm 0 Hacia Alberg
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-0896
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-0896
Rank: #99.
Manuel Velilla
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +306
(from 372 to 66)
(from 372 to 66)
Grades: K-8
Carr 861 Km 5.9 Bo Pinas
Toa Alta, PR 00953
(787) 797-3558
Toa Alta, PR 00953
(787) 797-3558
Rank: #1010.
Lutgarda Rivera Reyes (Florida)
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +300
(from 691 to 391)
(from 691 to 391)
Grades: PK-8
Carr 969 Km 2 Hm 0 Bo Florida
Naguabo, PR 00718
(787) 874-0010
Naguabo, PR 00718
(787) 874-0010
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Antonio Paoli Ponce
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +296
(from 779 to 483)
(from 779 to 483)
Grades: 6-8
Calle Reina Final
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-0615
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-0615
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Salvador Brau
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +296
(from 779 to 483)
(from 779 to 483)
Grades: 7-12
Carr. 853 K.6. H.0
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-0011
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-0011
Rank: #1313.
Manuel Elzaburu Y Vizcarrondo
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +292
(from 478 to 186)
(from 478 to 186)
Grades: PK-9
Calle Madison Res Las Margarit
San Juan, PR 00916
(787) 726-0125
San Juan, PR 00916
(787) 726-0125
Rank: #1414.
Su Carmen Vignals Rosario
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +280
(from 533 to 253)
(from 533 to 253)
Grades: K-8
Carr 101 Km 18 Hm 5 Bo Boquero
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1047
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1047
Rank: #1515.
Su Matrullas
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +271
(from 419 to 148)
(from 419 to 148)
Grades: K-8
Carr 564 Km 4 Hm 3 Bo Matrulla
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3966
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3966
Rank: #1616.
Andres Valcarcel
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +270
(from 796 to 526)
(from 796 to 526)
Grades: 6-8
Calle Andres Valcarcel Final
Trujillo Alto, PR 00976
(787) 761-1060
Trujillo Alto, PR 00976
(787) 761-1060
Rank: #1717.
Su Higinio Figueroa Villegas
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +268
(from 530 to 262)
(from 530 to 262)
Grades: K-8
Sector Bordaleza Bo Emajaguas
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 861-2340
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 861-2340
Rank: #1818.
Su Jaime Castaner
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +261
(from 577 to 316)
(from 577 to 316)
Grades: K-8
Carr 372 Km 9
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-1830
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-1830
Rank: #1919.
Haydee Caballero
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +258
(from 809 to 551)
(from 809 to 551)
Grades: 6-8
Urb Villa Del Rey Calle 12 A 4
Caguas, PR 00727
(787) 744-4575
Caguas, PR 00727
(787) 744-4575
Rank: #2020.
Jose Onofre Torres
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +250
(from 614 to 364)
(from 614 to 364)
Grades: 6-8
Carr 128 Km 1 Hm 8 Int 368
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-7338
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-7338
Rank: #2121.
Angelica Gomez De Betancourt
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +247
(from 470 to 223)
(from 470 to 223)
Grades: K-8
Carr 681 Hm 3 Bo Islote
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1675
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1675
Rank: #2222.
Angel G. Quintero Alfaro
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +245
(from 385 to 140)
(from 385 to 140)
Grades: 6-8
Carr 633 Km 4 Hm 7 Bo Barahona
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-1716
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-1716
Rank: #2323.
Petroamerica Pagan
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +242
(from 298 to 56)
(from 298 to 56)
Grades: PK-8
Calle Munoz Rivera #14
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 857-6050
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 857-6050
Rank: #2424.
Su Federico Degetau Arecibo
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +240
(from 619 to 379)
(from 619 to 379)
Grades: K-8
Carr 2 Km 68 Bo Santana
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Rank: #2525.
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Quebradillas
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +233
(from 753 to 520)
(from 753 to 520)
Grades: 6-8
Carr 113 Calle Linares
Quebradillas, PR 00678
(787) 895-2780
Quebradillas, PR 00678
(787) 895-2780
Rank: #2626.
Amalia Marin Primaria
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +228
(from 745 to 517)
(from 745 to 517)
Grades: K-9
Calle Penasco Final Paradise H
San Juan, PR 00924
(787) 763-5218
San Juan, PR 00924
(787) 763-5218
Rank: #2727.
Hector I. Rivera
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +209
(from 629 to 420)
(from 629 to 420)
Grades: K-8
Carr 135 Km 75 Hm 5 Bo Yahueca
Adjuntas, PR 00601
(787) 829-3030
Adjuntas, PR 00601
(787) 829-3030
Rank: #2828.
Elpidio H. Rivera
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +208
(from 721 to 513)
(from 721 to 513)
Grades: K-8
Urb. Rio Cristal Calle Roberto
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 833-5560
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 833-5560
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre)
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +206
(from 491 to 285)
(from 491 to 285)
Grades: PK-9
Carr #31 Int #850 Bo Pena Pobr
Naguabo, PR 00718
(787) 874-6445
Naguabo, PR 00718
(787) 874-6445
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Jose De Diego Aguadilla
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +206
(from 635 to 429)
(from 635 to 429)
Grades: K-8
Ave Fernando Yumet
Aguadilla, PR 00603
(787) 891-2220
Aguadilla, PR 00603
(787) 891-2220
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +202
(from 753 to 551)
(from 753 to 551)
Grades: 6-12
Pda. 4 1/2 Ponce De Leon
San Juan, PR 00901
(787) 721-9014
San Juan, PR 00901
(787) 721-9014
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Rafael Maria De Labra
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +202
(from 753 to 551)
(from 753 to 551)
Grades: 7-12
Ponce De Leon Pda #18 Santurce
San Juan, PR 00909
(787) 724-2700
San Juan, PR 00909
(787) 724-2700
Rank: #3333.
Simon Madera
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +201
(from 264 to 63)
(from 264 to 63)
Grades: K-8
Calle Mcarthur
Guayama, PR 00785
(787) 864-0768
Guayama, PR 00785
(787) 864-0768
Rank: #3434.
Fidelina Melendez Monsanto
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +184
(from 318 to 134)
(from 318 to 134)
Grades: 6-8
Calle Antonio Rios Lateral 7
Naguabo, PR 00718
(787) 874-3315
Naguabo, PR 00718
(787) 874-3315
Rank: #3535.
Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +183
(from 410 to 227)
(from 410 to 227)
Grades: K-8
Carr 725 Barrio Llanos Sector
Aibonito, PR 00705
(787) 991-0040
Aibonito, PR 00705
(787) 991-0040
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