For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,662 students in 00985, PR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 00985, PR are Jesus T. Pinero Carolina, Jose Severo Quinones and Salvador Brau. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 00985 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in 00985, PR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 00985, PR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jesus T. Pinero Carolina
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr. 857 Bo. Carruso
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3280
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3280
Grades: K-8
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Jose Severo Quinones
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Urb Jose S Quinones Calle Ulis
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3260
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3260
Grades: PK-8
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
Salvador Brau
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr. 853 K.6. H.0
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-0011
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-0011
Grades: 7-12
| 200 students
Rank: #44.
Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle 612 Ave Campo Rico Final
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-1330
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-1330
Grades: 6-8
| 200 students
Rank: #55.
Agustin Cabrera
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Villa Carolina
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 768-4044
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 768-4044
Grades: 6-8
| 352 students
00985, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carr. 185 Km. 13.5 Bo. Cedros
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 757-5790
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 757-5790
Grades: K-6
| 106 students
Bo Buena Vista Calle Granada E
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 762-1117
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 762-1117
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Antonio Jimenez Landrau 30, Va
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-0260
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-0260
Grades: 7-9
| 255 students
3ra Secc Villa Carolina Calle
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 752-3131
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 752-3131
Grades: 7-9
| 120 students
Carr. 857km. 4. 9 Int. 859 B
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-1180
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-1180
Grades: K-6
| 119 students
Carr 853 Km 5 H 9 Bo Cacao
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-0870
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-0870
Grades: K-6
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 00985, PR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 00985, PR include Jesus T. Pinero Carolina, Jose Severo Quinones and Salvador Brau.
How many public middle schools are located in 00985?
5 public middle schools are located in 00985.
What is the racial composition of students in 00985?
00985 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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