Serving 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lydia M Lopez (Pena Pobre Parcelas) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
6%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
73%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Lydia M Lopez (Pena Pobre Parcelas)?
233 students attend Lydia M Lopez (Pena Pobre Parcelas).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lydia M Lopez (Pena Pobre Parcelas) students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lydia M Lopez (Pena Pobre Parcelas)?
Lydia M Lopez (Pena Pobre Parcelas) has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Lydia M Lopez (Pena Pobre Parcelas) offer ?
Lydia M Lopez (Pena Pobre Parcelas) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lydia M Lopez (Pena Pobre Parcelas) part of?
Lydia M Lopez (Pena Pobre Parcelas) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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