For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 798 students in 00680, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 00680, PR are Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez, Maria Dolores Faria and Manuel A. Barreto. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 00680 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in 00680, PR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 00680, PR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Balboa # 64
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 834-0900
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 834-0900
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Maria Dolores Faria
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Jc Clemente
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 834-9289
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 834-9289
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Manuel A. Barreto
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Pilar Defillo
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 832-3046
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 832-3046
Gr: K-11 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 00680, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 00680, PR include Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez, Maria Dolores Faria and Manuel A. Barreto.
How many public middle schools are located in 00680?
3 public middle schools are located in 00680.
What is the racial composition of students in 00680?
00680 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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