Serving 283 students in grades 6-8, Maria E. Rodriguez 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 3% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)3%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)31%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Maria E. Rodriguez?
283 students attend Maria E. Rodriguez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Maria E. Rodriguez students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maria E. Rodriguez?
Maria E. Rodriguez has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maria E. Rodriguez offer ?
Maria E. Rodriguez offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maria E. Rodriguez part of?
Maria E. Rodriguez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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