Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Desiderio Mendez Rodriguez (Maizales) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
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
6%
6%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Desiderio Mendez Rodriguez (Maizales)?
108 students attend Desiderio Mendez Rodriguez (Maizales).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Desiderio Mendez Rodriguez (Maizales) students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desiderio Mendez Rodriguez (Maizales)?
Desiderio Mendez Rodriguez (Maizales) has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Desiderio Mendez Rodriguez (Maizales) offer ?
Desiderio Mendez Rodriguez (Maizales) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Desiderio Mendez Rodriguez (Maizales) part of?
Desiderio Mendez Rodriguez (Maizales) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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