Serving 329 students in grades 7-9, Luis Melendez Rodriguez 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 10% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)34%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School?
329 students attend Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School?
Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School offer ?
Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School part of?
Luis Melendez Rodriguez Middle School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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