Serving 303 students in grades 9-12, Medardo Carazo 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 55-59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Medardo Carazo's student population of 303 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
La verdad y el honor
School Rankings
Medardo Carazo ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medardo Carazo is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#764 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
100%
100%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)55-59%
74%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
74%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medardo Carazo's ranking?
Medardo Carazo is ranked #764 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medardo Carazo?
The graduation rate of Medardo Carazo is 55-59%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Medardo Carazo?
303 students attend Medardo Carazo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Medardo Carazo students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Medardo Carazo?
Medardo Carazo has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Medardo Carazo offer ?
Medardo Carazo offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Medardo Carazo part of?
Medardo Carazo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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