Serving 154 students in grades 7, Santa Clara 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7
Total Students
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Santa Clara Middle School?
154 students attend Santa Clara Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Santa Clara Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Clara Middle School?
Santa Clara Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Santa Clara Middle School offer ?
Santa Clara Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7
What school district is Santa Clara Middle School part of?
Santa Clara Middle School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
Recent Articles
Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes
Explore the trend of hiring freezes in public schools and their impact on education. Learn why schools are implementing these measures and what it means for students and staff.
43 Fantastic ESL Resources for Students
We've put together this ESL resource guide to help students, from teens to adults, get the help they need to achieve their goals with learning English
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
