Serving 153 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Miguel F. Chiques ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-84%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
78%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Miguel F. Chiques?
153 students attend Miguel F. Chiques.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Miguel F. Chiques students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miguel F. Chiques?
Miguel F. Chiques has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Miguel F. Chiques offer ?
Miguel F. Chiques offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Miguel F. Chiques part of?
Miguel F. Chiques is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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