For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,217 students in 00659, PR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 00659, PR are Luis Melendez Rodriguez, Rafael Zamot Cruz and Lorenzo Coballes Gandia. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 00659 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in 00659, PR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00659, PR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luis Melendez Rodriguez
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 130 Km 11 Hm 1 Bo Campo A
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9497
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9497
Gr: K-10 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Rafael Zamot Cruz
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 134 Km 27 Hm 21 Bo Bayane
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 820-0841
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 820-0841
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Lorenzo Coballes Gandia
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 130 Km. 0.1 Sect. Los Alv
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-4300
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Timoteo Delgado
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 130 Km 8 Hm 3 Bo Pajuil
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9566
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9566
Gr: 4-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
00659, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calle Manuel La Comba Sect Mar
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-3440
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-3440
Gr: K-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Carr 130 Ramal 491 Bo Naranjit
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9272
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9272
Gr: K-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Carr 490 Km 3.8
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9096
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9096
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Calle Manuel H La Comba Final
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-4170
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-4170
Gr: 7-9 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Carr 130 Km 11 Hm 3 Bo Campo A
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-6911
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-6911
Gr: 7-9 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Bo Aibonito Km 4.7
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-7240
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-7240
Gr: K-6 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Carr 130 Km 1 Hatillo Pueblo
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-4000
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-4000
Gr: K-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 00659, PR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 00659, PR include Luis Melendez Rodriguez, Rafael Zamot Cruz and Lorenzo Coballes Gandia.
How many public middle schools are located in 00659?
4 public middle schools are located in 00659.
What is the racial composition of students in 00659?
00659 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public middle schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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