Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bella Vista ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-79%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
98%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Bella Vista?
123 students attend Bella Vista.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bella Vista students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bella Vista?
Bella Vista has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Bella Vista offer ?
Bella Vista offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bella Vista part of?
Bella Vista is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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