Serving 127 students in grades 4-6, Juan Ruiz Pedrosa 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Juan Ruiz Pedrosa Middle School?
127 students attend Juan Ruiz Pedrosa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Juan Ruiz Pedrosa Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juan Ruiz Pedrosa Middle School?
Juan Ruiz Pedrosa Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Juan Ruiz Pedrosa Middle School offer ?
Juan Ruiz Pedrosa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Juan Ruiz Pedrosa Middle School part of?
Juan Ruiz Pedrosa Middle School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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