Serving 152 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jose Melendez Ayala I Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)90-94%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose Melendez Ayala I Elementary School?
152 students attend Jose Melendez Ayala I Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jose Melendez Ayala I Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jose Melendez Ayala I Elementary School?
Jose Melendez Ayala I Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose Melendez Ayala I Elementary School offer ?
Jose Melendez Ayala I Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jose Melendez Ayala I Elementary School part of?
Jose Melendez Ayala I Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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