Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Santa Clara Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (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 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)90-94%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
43%
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
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
90-94% 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 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Santa Clara Elementary School?
170 students attend Santa Clara Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Santa Clara Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Clara Elementary School?
Santa Clara Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Santa Clara Elementary School offer ?
Santa Clara Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Santa Clara Elementary School part of?
Santa Clara Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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