Serving 82 students in grades 7-9, Dr. Rafael Del Valle 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
7%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Dr. Rafael Del Valle Middle School?
82 students attend Dr. Rafael Del Valle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dr. Rafael Del Valle Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Rafael Del Valle Middle School?
Dr. Rafael Del Valle Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dr. Rafael Del Valle Middle School offer ?
Dr. Rafael Del Valle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Dr. Rafael Del Valle Middle School part of?
Dr. Rafael Del Valle Middle School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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