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#690 of 842 schools in PR

Juan E. Miranda

Middle School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PO BOX 1899, Guaynabo, PR 00970

Enrollment

186

Student-Teacher

9.8:1

Score

4.6

Grades

6th – 9th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Puerto Rico schools

#690 of 842

In Guaynabo

#9 of 11

public schools

In district

#690 of 842

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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Juan E. Miranda

4.6/10

Middle School in Guaynabo · grades 6th – 9th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.9/10

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About Juan E. Miranda

Juan E. Miranda is a public middle school in Guaynabo, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Juan E.

Miranda serves approximately 186 students, and covers grades 6th-9th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Juan E. Miranda has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #690 of 842 schools in PR.

Structured state assessment records for Juan E. Miranda show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 4.6 · Below Average
  • District avg 4.7
  • PR avg 4.7

What Parents Should Know

At 186 students, Juan E. Miranda is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Test scores at Juan E. Miranda sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Juan E. Miranda sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics3.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism78.5%

Juan E. Miranda — Students at Juan E. Miranda score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

90.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)

Math Proficiency 3.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 34.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
School
State
N/A

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
0.5%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
2%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
0.5%
ELA
28%
2013
Math
2%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
2%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
4%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
4%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
6%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
6%
ELA
33%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.6/10.

How Juan E. Miranda Compares

See how Juan E. Miranda performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.6/10
18th percentile in PR
Academic
3.5/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.6/10
Average
Environment
3.0/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
91%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
19 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
78.5%

Location

PO BOX 1899, Guaynabo, PR 00970

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Juan E. Miranda may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. WILLIAM D. BOYCE (rated 3.3/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby San Juan), a more accessible option. Another option is MARIANO FELIU BALSEIRO (rated 3.3/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Bayamon), a more accessible option. Additionally, RAFAEL MARTINEZ NADAL GUAYNABO (rated 2.5/10, 1.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Guaynabo, see our Guaynabo schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
RAMON MARIN SOLA Guaynabo 0.9 mi 7.9
SANTIAGO IGLESIAS PANTIN SAN JUAN San Juan 1.0 mi 6.7
PEDRO P. CASABLANCA Bayamon 1.2 mi 4.2
RAFAEL RIVERA OTERO San Juan 1.3 mi 7.2
JUAN PONCE DE LEON GUAYNABO Guaynabo 1.4 mi 7.8
FAUSTINO SANTIAGO MONTALVO Bayamon 1.4 mi 5.3
JOSEFINA BARCELO Guaynabo 1.4 mi 4.1
SANTA ROSA III Guaynabo 1.4 mi 6.5
JUAN B. HUYKE Guaynabo 1.5 mi 5.8
RAFAEL HERNANDEZ MARIN San Juan 1.6 mi 8.5
MARGARITA JANER PALACIOS Guaynabo 1.6 mi 4.6
WILLIAM D. BOYCE San Juan 1.6 mi 3.3
RAFAEL MARTINEZ NADAL GUAYNABO Guaynabo 1.8 mi 2.5
CARMEN GOMEZ TEJERA BAYAMON Bayamon 1.8 mi 5.0
LUIS PALES MATOS Bayamon 1.9 mi 5.2
SALOMON RODON TOLLENS Guaynabo 2.0 mi 8.7
TOMAS C. ONGAY Bayamon 1.9 mi 4.7
LUIS MUNIZ SOUFFRONT San Juan 1.9 mi 8.0
MARIANO FELIU BALSEIRO Bayamon 2.0 mi 3.3
EVARISTO RIVERA CHEVREMONT San Juan 2.0 mi 5.3

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JOSE ONOFRE TORRES Yauco, PR 4.5
BENIGNO FERNANDEZ GARCIA Cayey, PR 4.7
RVDO. FELIX CASTRO RODRIGUEZ Carolina, PR 4.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Juan E. Miranda

What grades does Juan E. Miranda serve?

Juan E. Miranda serves students in grades 6th through 9th.

How many students attend Juan E. Miranda?

Juan E. Miranda has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Juan E. Miranda?

The student-teacher ratio at Juan E. Miranda is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Juan E. Miranda rank in PR?

Juan E. Miranda ranks #690 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Juan E. Miranda's MySchoolScout rating?

Juan E. Miranda has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Juan E. Miranda?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Juan E. Miranda has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Juan E. Miranda a charter school?

No, Juan E. Miranda is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Juan E. Miranda a Title I school?

No, Juan E. Miranda is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juan E. Miranda?

90.9% of students at Juan E. Miranda qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
44 Car-Dependent

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 9th
Enrollment
186
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Free/Reduced Lunch
90.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Guaynabo Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.5%

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