Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jose M Espada Zayas ranks in the top 5% 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 is 80-84% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jose M Espada Zayas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
School Overview
Jose M Espada Zayas's student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jose M Espada Zayas ranks within the top 5% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose M Espada Zayas is 0.04, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 836 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
98%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose M Espada Zayas's ranking?
Jose M Espada Zayas is ranked #37 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose M Espada Zayas?
240 students attend Jose M Espada Zayas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Jose M Espada Zayas students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose M Espada Zayas?
Jose M Espada Zayas has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jose M Espada Zayas offer ?
Jose M Espada Zayas offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jose M Espada Zayas part of?
Jose M Espada Zayas is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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