For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,169 students in 00623, PR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 00623, PR are James Garfield, Carmen Vignals Rosario and Federico Degetau Cabo Rojo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 00623 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in 00623, PR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 00623, PR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Garfield
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 103 Km 7 Hm 1 Bo Pedernal
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1825
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1825
Grades: K-11
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Carmen Vignals Rosario
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 101 Km 18 Hm 5 Bo Boquero
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1047
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1047
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Federico Degetau Cabo Rojo
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 103 Km 11 Hm 9 Bo Boquero
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-3383
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-3383
Grades: K-8
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Severo E. Colberg Ramirez
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 Ave Pedro Albizu Campos
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 821-7322
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 821-7322
Grades: PK-10
| 262 students
Rank: #55.
Monserrate Leon Irizarry
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 101 Km 18 Hm 2
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 255-2720
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 255-2720
Grades: 8-12
| 381 students
Rank: #66.
Antonio Acaron Correa
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 102 Km 21 Hm 9 Bo Monte G
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-3500
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-3500
Grades: K-8
| 326 students
Rank: #77.
Mildred Arroyo Cardoza
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr Pr308 Km 5.3 Sector Pr
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-4720
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-4720
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Rank: #88.
Pedro Nelson Colberg
(Math: 2% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Sector Pueblo Nuevo
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-3200
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-3200
Grades: 6-12
| 223 students
00623, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carr 102 Km 24 Hm 5 Bo Monte G
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-5037
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-5037
Grades: 1-6
| 94 students
Carr 102 Km 14 Hm 3 Bo Mirader
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1601
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1601
Grades: K-6
| 92 students
77 Calle Rius Rivera Sector Pu
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1168
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1168
Grades: 9
| 145 students
Carr 307 Km 3 Hm 8 Sect Guaniq
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-0884
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-0884
Grades: K-6
| 68 students
Calle Rius Rivera Final
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1470
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1470
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
Carr 101 Km 14 Hm 6 Bo Llanos
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 255-3725
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 255-3725
Grades: K-5
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 00623, PR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 00623, PR include James Garfield, Carmen Vignals Rosario and Federico Degetau Cabo Rojo.
How many public middle schools are located in 00623?
8 public middle schools are located in 00623.
What is the racial composition of students in 00623?
00623 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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