For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 622 students in 00617, PR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 00617, PR are Vicente Acevedo Ballester and Hector M. Ruiz Martinez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 00617 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in 00617, PR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00617, PR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vicente Acevedo Ballester
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 664 Km 1 Hm 0 Bo Magueyes
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-3110
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-3110
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Hector M. Ruiz Martinez
(Math: 2% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 140 Bo Llanadas
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-2460
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-2460
Grades: 6-9
| 277 students
00617, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carr 684 Km 15 Bo Palmas Altas
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-4742
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-4742
Grades: K-6
| 107 students
Carr 140 Km 3 Hm 3 Bo Magueyes
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-3171
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-3171
Grades: 7-9
| 304 students
Carr 2 Km 56 Hm 6 Bo Palenque
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-5474
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-5474
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Carr 682 Km 3 Hm 4 Bo Garrocha
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-6509
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-6509
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 00617, PR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 00617, PR include Vicente Acevedo Ballester and Hector M. Ruiz Martinez.
How many public middle schools are located in 00617?
2 public middle schools are located in 00617.
What is the racial composition of students in 00617?
00617 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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