Serving 167 students in grades 4-6, Ernesto Valderas Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% PR state average).
How many students attend Ernesto Valderas Middle School?
167 students attend Ernesto Valderas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ernesto Valderas Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernesto Valderas Middle School?
Ernesto Valderas Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ernesto Valderas Middle School offer ?
Ernesto Valderas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Ernesto Valderas Middle School part of?
Ernesto Valderas Middle School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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