Below Average
#758 of 842 schools in PR
Luis Melendez Rodriguez
School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Hatillo, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education school serving grades Kindergarten – 10th.
PO BOX 69001 SUITE 207, Hatillo, PR 00659
- Math 30% proficient (2018)
- Reading 48% proficient (2018)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Luis Melendez Rodriguez score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 7 points since 2015, reaching 39% in 2018.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Luis Melendez Rodriguez sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$27,297
Median home value
$130,000
Median rent
$598/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
37%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00659; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timoteo DelgadoEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Luis Munoz Marin AreciboEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–10 | 4.7 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Cotto AnexoEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
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
- #758 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Luis Melendez Rodriguez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luis Melendez Rodriguez
Luis Melendez Rodriguez is a public school in Hatillo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 365 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #758 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luis Melendez Rodriguez
What grades does Luis Melendez Rodriguez serve?
Luis Melendez Rodriguez serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.
How many students attend Luis Melendez Rodriguez?
Luis Melendez Rodriguez has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luis Melendez Rodriguez?
The student-teacher ratio at Luis Melendez Rodriguez is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luis Melendez Rodriguez rank in PR?
Luis Melendez Rodriguez ranks #758 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Luis Melendez Rodriguez's MySchoolScout rating?
Luis Melendez Rodriguez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Luis Melendez Rodriguez?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luis Melendez Rodriguez has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Luis Melendez Rodriguez a charter school?
No, Luis Melendez Rodriguez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luis Melendez Rodriguez a Title I school?
No, Luis Melendez Rodriguez is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luis Melendez Rodriguez?
91.0% of students at Luis Melendez Rodriguez 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
- Kindergarten – 10th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Hatillo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.0%
- Phone
- (787) 898-9497
- Area population (ZIP 00659)
- 37,203
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00659; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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