Antonio Pagan (Closed 2018)

Carr 316 Km 1 Hm 4 Bo Candelar
Lajas, PR 00667
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Antonio Pagan ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower 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-6
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(16-17)
25-29%
36%
(16-17)
30-34%
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
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
79%
6%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Antonio Pagan?
159 students attend Antonio Pagan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Antonio Pagan students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Antonio Pagan?
Antonio Pagan has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Antonio Pagan offer ?
Antonio Pagan offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Antonio Pagan part of?

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