Serving 90 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Canabon Abajo 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥90%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥90%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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 35% PR state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Canabon Abajo?
90 students attend Canabon Abajo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Canabon Abajo students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canabon Abajo?
Canabon Abajo has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Canabon Abajo offer ?
Canabon Abajo offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Canabon Abajo part of?
Canabon Abajo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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