Serving 340 students in grades 6-8, Leoncio Melendez 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 340 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PR
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Leoncio Melendez 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 Leoncio Melendez 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.
Leoncio Melendez is ranked #789 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Leoncio Melendez?
340 students attend Leoncio Melendez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Leoncio Melendez students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leoncio Melendez?
Leoncio Melendez has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 340 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
