Serving 229 students in grades 6-8, Maria Libertad Gomez Middle School 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)100%
100%
Black
(15-16)n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Maria Libertad Gomez Middle School?
229 students attend Maria Libertad Gomez Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Maria Libertad Gomez Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maria Libertad Gomez Middle School?
Maria Libertad Gomez Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Maria Libertad Gomez Middle School offer ?
Maria Libertad Gomez Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Maria Libertad Gomez Middle School part of?
Maria Libertad Gomez Middle School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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