Serving 135 students in grades 1-6, Hato Nuevo 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (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.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
84%
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 36% PR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Hato Nuevo?
135 students attend Hato Nuevo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hato Nuevo students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hato Nuevo?
Hato Nuevo has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Hato Nuevo offer ?
Hato Nuevo offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Hato Nuevo part of?
Hato Nuevo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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