Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Virgilio Morales 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 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥90%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥90%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)100%
100%
Black
(15-16)n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Virgilio Morales Elementary School?
101 students attend Virgilio Morales Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Virgilio Morales Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virgilio Morales Elementary School?
Virgilio Morales Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Virgilio Morales Elementary School offer ?
Virgilio Morales Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Virgilio Morales Elementary School part of?
Virgilio Morales Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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