Serving 202 students in grades 7-9, Pedro Laboy 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% PR state average).
How many students attend Pedro Laboy Middle School?
202 students attend Pedro Laboy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pedro Laboy Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pedro Laboy Middle School?
Pedro Laboy Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Pedro Laboy Middle School offer ?
Pedro Laboy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Pedro Laboy Middle School part of?
Pedro Laboy Middle School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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