Juan Rios Serpa Middle School (Closed 2013)

Calle Corchado Extension
Ciales, PR 00638
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Juan Rios Serpa Middle School serves 396 students in grades 7-9. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤1% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(11-12)
≤1%
34%
(11-12)
37%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% PR state average).
How many students attend Juan Rios Serpa Middle School?
396 students attend Juan Rios Serpa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Juan Rios Serpa Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juan Rios Serpa Middle School?
Juan Rios Serpa Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Juan Rios Serpa Middle School offer ?
Juan Rios Serpa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Juan Rios Serpa Middle School part of?
Juan Rios Serpa Middle School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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