Serving 142 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barriada Caban ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
99%
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
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Barriada Caban?
142 students attend Barriada Caban.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Barriada Caban students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barriada Caban?
Barriada Caban has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barriada Caban offer ?
Barriada Caban offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Barriada Caban part of?
Barriada Caban is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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