Canabon Abajo (Closed 2023)

Carr 172 Km 2.6 Bo Barancas
Barranquitas, PR 00794
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

Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
≥90%
35%
(17-18)
≥90%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
100%
100%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
74%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
14%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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?

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