Lydia Melendez
Tel:
(787) 868-3850
Lydia Melendez serves 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lydia Melendez placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Lydia Melendez places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lydia Melendez's student population of 253 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 68% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 253 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lydia Melendez is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,086 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lydia Melendez is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #635 out of 1086 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 83% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lydia Melendez is Dr. Carlos Gonzalez (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Aquilino Caban (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aguada Aquilino Caban Grades: PK-8 | 501 students
0.0 miles
Carr 4417 Km 0 Hm 8 Bo Mamey
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 252-4699 0.0 PK-8 501 - Aguada Dr. Carlos Gonzalez Grades: 10-12 | 832 students
0.0 miles
Carr 441 Km 0 Hm 1 Bo Guaniqui
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-3280 0.0 10-12 832 - Aguada Centro Vocacional Especial Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 126 students
0.7 miles
Carr 417 Km 3 Hm 6 Bo Guanaban
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-3245 0.7 Inquire with school 126 - Aguada Eladio Tirado Lopez Grades: 9-12 | 279 students
0.7 miles
Carr 417 Km 3 Hm 6 Bo Guanaban
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-2161 0.7 9-12 279 - Aguada Jose Gonzalez Ruiz Grades: K-5 | 146 students
0.7 miles
Carr 416 Km 5.3 Bo Lagunas
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-5740 0.7 K-5 146
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