Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maria L. Jimenez Lopez ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
74%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Maria L. Jimenez Lopez?
281 students attend Maria L. Jimenez Lopez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Maria L. Jimenez Lopez students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maria L. Jimenez Lopez?
Maria L. Jimenez Lopez has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Maria L. Jimenez Lopez offer ?
Maria L. Jimenez Lopez offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Maria L. Jimenez Lopez part of?
Maria L. Jimenez Lopez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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