For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 609 students in 00617, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 00617, PR are Vicente Acevedo Ballester and Hector M. Ruiz Martinez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 00617 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in 00617, PR have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 00617, PR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vicente Acevedo Ballester
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 664 Km 1 Hm 0 Bo Magueyes
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-3110
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-3110
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Hector M. Ruiz Martinez
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 140 Bo Llanadas
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-2460
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-2460
Gr: 6-9 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 00617, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 00617, PR include Vicente Acevedo Ballester and Hector M. Ruiz Martinez.
How many public middle schools are located in 00617?
2 public middle schools are located in 00617.
What is the racial composition of students in 00617?
00617 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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