Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Julia Vazquez Torres (Hato Parcelas) Elementary School 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 40-49% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
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
84%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Julia Vazquez Torres (Hato Parcelas) Elementary School?
108 students attend Julia Vazquez Torres (Hato Parcelas) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Julia Vazquez Torres (Hato Parcelas) Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia Vazquez Torres (Hato Parcelas) Elementary School?
Julia Vazquez Torres (Hato Parcelas) Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Julia Vazquez Torres (Hato Parcelas) Elementary School offer ?
Julia Vazquez Torres (Hato Parcelas) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Julia Vazquez Torres (Hato Parcelas) Elementary School part of?
Julia Vazquez Torres (Hato Parcelas) Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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