Thomas Jefferson Middle School (Closed 2015)

Ave Jose De Diego Bo Pueblo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 269 students in grades 7-9, Thomas Jefferson 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(13-14)
≤5%
34%
(13-14)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District
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 34% PR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
269 students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Thomas Jefferson Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Middle School?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Middle School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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