For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,392 students in Penuelas Municipio, PR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Penuelas Municipio, PR are Jorge Lucas Valdivieso, Ramon Perez Purcell and Josefa Velez Bauza. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penuelas Municipio, PR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in Penuelas Municipio have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Public Middle Schools in Penuelas Municipio (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jorge Lucas Valdivieso
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 2 Km 4 Bo Encarnacion
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1105
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1105
Gr: K-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ramon Perez Purcell
(Math: 42% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 132 Km 7 Hm 7 Bo Santo Do
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Gr: K-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Josefa Velez Bauza
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 132 Bo Cotto
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1665
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1665
Gr: 8-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Rafael Irizarry Rivera
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Pedro Alvarado
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1177
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1177
Gr: 4-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Intermedia Tallaboa Alta
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 132 Km 14 Hm 3 Bo Tallabo
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-2100
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Penuelas Municipio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1005
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1005
Gr: 4-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Carr 132 Km 14 Hm 3 Bo Tallabo
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3766
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3766
Gr: K-3 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Bo Barreal
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-4741
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-4741
Gr: K-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Carr 132 Km 7 Hm 7 Bo Santo Do
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Barrio Jaguas Carr 386 Km 6 Hm
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0186
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0186
Gr: K-2
Carr 391 Km 1.7 Bo Rucio
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3939
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3939
Gr: K-3 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Carr 132 Km 6 Sect Juncos Bo T
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0203
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0203
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Penuelas Municipio, PR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Penuelas Municipio, PR include Jorge Lucas Valdivieso, Ramon Perez Purcell and Josefa Velez Bauza.
How many public middle schools are located in Penuelas Municipio?
5 public middle schools are located in Penuelas Municipio.
What is the racial composition of students in Penuelas Municipio?
Penuelas Municipio 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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