For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,446 students in 00720, PR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 00720, PR are Nelida Melendez Melendez, Bonifacio Alvarado and Angel Rafael Diaz Colon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 00720 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in 00720, PR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 00720, PR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nelida Melendez Melendez
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 155 Int Ave Luis M Marin
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Bonifacio Alvarado
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 143 Km 41 Hm 8 Bo Bermeja
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4633
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4633
Grades: K-8
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
Angel Rafael Diaz Colon
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 566 Km 2 Hm I Bo Saltos
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4686
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4686
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Matrullas
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 564 Km 4 Hm 3 Bo Matrulla
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3966
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3966
Grades: K-8
| 120 students
Rank: #55.
Botijas I
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 568 Km 5 Hm 5 Bo Botijas
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2260
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2260
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #66.
Ana Joaquina Ortiz Ortiz
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 156 Km 6 Hm 2 Bo Botijas
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0411
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0411
Grades: K-8
| 170 students
Rank: #77.
Sanamuertos
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 157 Km 23 Bo Barros
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2870
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2870
Grades: K-8
| 260 students
00720, Puerto Rico 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carr 157 Km 2 Bo Cacao
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5488
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5488
Grades: K-6
| 58 students
Carr 157 Km 12 Hm 6 Bo Damian
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5466
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5466
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Carr 155 Km 27.5
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Carr 155 Km 32 Hm 6 Bo Gato
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2410
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Carr 157 Km 20 Hm 4 Bo Damian
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0011
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0011
Grades: K-6
| 119 students
Carr 155 Km 1 Bo Bauta Arriba
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0106
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0106
Grades: 1-8
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 00720, PR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 00720, PR include Nelida Melendez Melendez, Bonifacio Alvarado and Angel Rafael Diaz Colon.
How many public middle schools are located in 00720?
7 public middle schools are located in 00720.
What is the racial composition of students in 00720?
00720 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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