Barahona Elemental
Barahona Elemental serves 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Barahona Elemental placed in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Barahona Elemental places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Barahona Elemental's student population of 232 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 232 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Barahona Elemental is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,086 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Barahona Elemental is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #523 out of 1086 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 83% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Barahona Elemental is Jaime A. Collazo Del Rio (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Angel G Quintero Alfaro (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Morovis Angel G Quintero Alfaro Math: 37% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 350 students10
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Carr 633 Km 4 Hm 7 Bo Barahona
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-1716 0 6-8 350 - Morovis Carlos Alverio Pimentel Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 126 students10
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Carr 155 Km 1 Hm 2 Ramal 618
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-3469 0 K-5 126 - Morovis Elemental Urbana Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 362 students10
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Calle Del Carmen Final Bo Pueb
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-2570 0 K-5 362 - Morovis Esperanza Gonzalez Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 194 students10
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Carr 159 Km 9 Ramal 618 Bo Cuc
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-2792 0 K-5 194 - Morovis Francisco Rivera Claudio Math: 7% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 289 students10
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Carr 159km 1 Hm O Ave. Corozal
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-4985 0 6-8 289
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