JOSE RIOS MIDDLE SCHOOL

JOSE RIOS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Guam Department of Education school district, located in PITI, GU with about 822 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 67 teachers, JOSE RIOS MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JOSE RIOS MIDDLE SCHOOL, located on Spruance Drive in Piti, Guam, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the surrounding communities. As part of the Guam Department of Education, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum designed for the middle school experience, the institution focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school while addressing their social, emotional, and intellectual development.

Beyond academics, JOSE RIOS MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes the importance of culture and local identity, reflecting the unique context of Guam. The school strives to maintain a supportive campus climate where educators, staff, and families work collaboratively to encourage student success. Through various extracurricular activities and academic programs, the school aims to instill a sense of responsibility and lifelong learning in its students, helping them become active and productive members of the island’s community.

For more information, contact JOSE RIOS MIDDLE SCHOOL at (671) 475-2412 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

165 SPRUANCE DRIVE
PITI, GU 96925
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JOSE RIOS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in PITI, GU with about 822 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Guam

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
822
Teachers:
67
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 822 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOSE RIOS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, representing about 79% of the student body.

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
78.8%
Asian
15.9%
Two or more races
4.0%
White
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Black or African American
0.1%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.