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#836 of 842 schools in PR

Irma Pedraza Ruiz

Middle School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Ceiba, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1070, Ceiba, PR 00742

  • Math 2% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2018)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics2.1Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism83.8%

Students at Irma Pedraza Ruiz score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency2%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 15% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
2%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
2%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
2%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
1%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
1%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
2%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
2%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Irma Pedraza Ruiz sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

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Nearby same-level schools

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#836 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Irma Pedraza Ruiz is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Irma Pedraza Ruiz

Irma Pedraza Ruiz is a public middle school in Ceiba, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 229 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #836 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Irma Pedraza Ruiz

What grades does Irma Pedraza Ruiz serve?

Irma Pedraza Ruiz serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Irma Pedraza Ruiz?

Irma Pedraza Ruiz has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Irma Pedraza Ruiz?

The student-teacher ratio at Irma Pedraza Ruiz is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Irma Pedraza Ruiz rank in PR?

Irma Pedraza Ruiz ranks #836 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Irma Pedraza Ruiz's MySchoolScout rating?

Irma Pedraza Ruiz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Irma Pedraza Ruiz?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Irma Pedraza Ruiz has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Irma Pedraza Ruiz a charter school?

No, Irma Pedraza Ruiz is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Irma Pedraza Ruiz a Title I school?

No, Irma Pedraza Ruiz is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irma Pedraza Ruiz?

90.8% of students at Irma Pedraza Ruiz qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
229
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Ceiba Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
83.8%
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

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