Federico Asenjo Middle School (Closed 2023)

Calle Balboa Esq. Forestier
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 96 students in grades 4-6, Federico Asenjo Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(15-16)
65-69%
37%
(15-16)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)
99%
100%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Federico Asenjo Middle School?
96 students attend Federico Asenjo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Federico Asenjo Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Federico Asenjo Middle School?
Federico Asenjo Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Federico Asenjo Middle School offer ?
Federico Asenjo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Federico Asenjo Middle School part of?
Federico Asenjo Middle School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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