For the 2025 school year, there are 435 public middle schools serving 132,684 students in Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Puerto Rico.
Public Middle Schools in Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PR)
# Schools
858 Schools
435 Schools
# Students
240,910 Students
132,684 Students
# Teachers
24,591 Teachers
13,511 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District, which is ranked #1 of all 1 school districts in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 1 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Graduation Rate
74%
74%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.01
# American Indian Students
115 Students
70 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
9 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
n/a
# Hispanic Students
240,212 Students
132,313 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
100%
# Black Students
86 Students
35 Students
% Black Students
n/a
n/a
# White Students
458 Students
248 Students
% White Students
n/a
n/a
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
9 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,323
1,327
# Students in K Grade:
14,877
5,701
# Students in 1st Grade:
15,979
6,289
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16,856
6,661
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15,731
6,414
# Students in 4th Grade:
16,748
7,120
# Students in 5th Grade:
17,455
7,696
# Students in 6th Grade:
18,752
18,195
# Students in 7th Grade:
19,489
19,489
# Students in 8th Grade:
19,670
19,670
# Students in 9th Grade:
21,540
9,382
# Students in 10th Grade:
20,972
8,524
# Students in 11th Grade:
19,962
8,165
# Students in 12th Grade:
19,265
7,865
# Ungraded Students:
291
186
Best Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ramon Marin
Special Education School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Grades: PK-12
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Maria L. Mcdougall
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
23 Calle 65 Infanteria
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
Grades: K-11
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
Carmen Bozello De Huyke
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Frente Caserio Isidro Cora
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 839-2655
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 839-2655
Grades: PK-8
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Judith A. Vivas
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Ave Ribas Dominicci
Utuado, PR 00641
(787) 894-3446
Utuado, PR 00641
(787) 894-3446
Grades: K-8
| 236 students
Rank: #55.
Dalila Torres
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera Sector
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2030
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2030
Grades: PK-9
| 114 students
Rank: #66.
Luis Munoz Iglesias
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Urb Fernandez Calle Luis Lugo
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-2535
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-2535
Grades: K-12
| 483 students
Rank: #77.
Jose Padin
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Carr 1 Km 83 Hm 0 Hacia Alberg
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-7955
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-7955
Grades: K-9
| 161 students
Rank: #88.
Antonio Vazquez Ramos
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Carr 156 Km 20 Hm 1 Bo Quebrad
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 857-3611
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 857-3611
Grades: K-8
| 165 students
Rank: #99.
Genaro Cautino
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Calle Ashford Esq. San Agustin
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 864-0668
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 864-0668
Grades: 6-12
| 268 students
Rank: #1010.
La Esperanza
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Calle 19 Ne Pto Nuevo
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Rank: #1111.
Petroamerica Pagan
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Calle Munoz Rivera #14
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 857-6050
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 857-6050
Grades: PK-8
| 348 students
Rank: #1212.
Jesus T. Pinero Cidra
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Calle Jose De Diego Final Sali
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-2481
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-2481
Grades: 6-12
| 347 students
Rank: #1313.
Simon Madera
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Calle Mcarthur
Guayama, PR 00785
(787) 864-0768
Guayama, PR 00785
(787) 864-0768
Grades: K-8
| 295 students
Rank: #1414.
Nelida Melendez Melendez
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 155 Int Ave Luis M Marin
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
Rank: #1515.
Manuel Velilla
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 861 Km 5.9 Bo Pinas
Toa Alta, PR 00953
(787) 797-3558
Toa Alta, PR 00953
(787) 797-3558
Grades: K-8
| 301 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Profesora Luisa Monsegur Velez
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Barrio Barinas
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 267-6615
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 267-6615
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Ramon Torres Rivera
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 155 Km 5 Hm 9 Ramal 567 B
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-3406
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-3406
Grades: K-8
| 100 students
Rank: #1818.
Joaquin Vazquez Cruz
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 456 Km 4 Hm 9 Bo Cibao
Camuy, PR 00627
(787) 820-2909
Camuy, PR 00627
(787) 820-2909
Grades: K-8
| 278 students
Rank: #1919.
Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 638 Hm 5 Bo Miraflores
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-5429
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-5429
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
Rank: #2020.
David Antongiorgi Cordova
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 121 Km 5 Hm O Bo Machucha
Sabana Grande, PR 00637
(787) 873-1520
Sabana Grande, PR 00637
(787) 873-1520
Grades: K-8
| 383 students
Rank: #2121.
James Garfield
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 103 Km 7 Hm 1 Bo Pedernal
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1825
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1825
Grades: K-11
| 250 students
Rank: #2222.
Diego Vazquez
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle D Final Bda. Morales
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 743-3695
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 743-3695
Grades: K-8
| 143 students
Rank: #2323.
Ernesto Ramos Antonini Yauco
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
48 Ave Barbosa
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-1370
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-1370
Grades: 6-12
| 328 students
Rank: #2424.
Felix Sanchez Cruz
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle 7 Norte Urb Rio Grande E
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 888-7699
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 888-7699
Grades: PK-7
| 245 students
Rank: #2525.
Jose Colon Gonzalez
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 156 Km 17 Hm 7 Sector El
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 857-3686
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 857-3686
Grades: K-8
| 456 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Bonifacio Alvarado
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 143 Km 41 Hm 8 Bo Bermeja
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4633
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4633
Grades: K-8
| 148 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Santiago R. Palmer
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 129 Km 1 Hm 6 Bo Quebrada
Camuy, PR 00627
(787) 898-7976
Camuy, PR 00627
(787) 898-7976
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Rank: #2828.
Conrado Rodriguez
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera Final
Rincon, PR 00677
(787) 823-0005
Rincon, PR 00677
(787) 823-0005
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Rank: #2929.
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 304 Km 3.0 Bo La Parguera
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4088
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4088
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Rank: #3030.
Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez
(Math: 38% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle Betances Num.75
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6327
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6327
Grades: K-12
| 511 students
Rank: #3131.
Ernestina Bracero
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Candelaria Arenas Carr 865 Km
Toa Baja, PR 00951
(787) 784-5540
Toa Baja, PR 00951
(787) 784-5540
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Rank: #3232.
Fidelina Melendez Monsanto
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle Antonio Rios Lateral 7
Naguabo, PR 00718
(787) 874-3315
Naguabo, PR 00718
(787) 874-3315
Grades: 6-9
| 204 students
Rank: #3333.
Angel G. Quintero Alfaro
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 633 Km 4 Hm 7 Bo Barahona
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-1716
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-1716
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Ana M. Javariz
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr.107 Urb. El Prado
Aguadilla, PR 00605
(787) 891-2260
Aguadilla, PR 00605
(787) 891-2260
Grades: K-7
| 255 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Angel Rafael Diaz Colon
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 566 Km 2 Hm I Bo Saltos
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4686
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4686
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
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