Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cuesta De Piedras ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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-6
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Cuesta De Piedras?
186 students attend Cuesta De Piedras.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Cuesta De Piedras students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cuesta De Piedras?
Cuesta De Piedras has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Cuesta De Piedras offer ?
Cuesta De Piedras offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cuesta De Piedras part of?
Cuesta De Piedras is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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