Capitanejo
Tel:
(787) 837-6302
Capitanejo serves 158 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Capitanejo placed in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Capitanejo places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Capitanejo's student population of 158 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 158 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Capitanejo is ranked within the top 30% 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 Capitanejo 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 | #324 out of 1086 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 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 |
All Ethnic Groups |
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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 Capitanejo is Lila Maria Mercedes Mayoral (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Su Jose Gonzalez Ginorio (3.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Llanos Del Sur (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Coto Laurel Lila Maria Mercedes Mayoral Grades: 9-12 | 275 students
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Blq Canas Box 7409 Sector El T
Coto Laurel, PR 00780
(787) 843-1305 0.0 9-12 275 - Coto Laurel Llanos Del Sur Grades: K-5 | 332 students
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Calle 3 Parc Llanos Del Sur Bo
Coto Laurel, PR 00780
(787) 848-1105 0.0 K-5 332 - Coto Laurel Tomas Carrion Maduro Grades: K-5 | 272 students
0.0 miles
Carr 14 Sect La Rambla Bo Mach
Coto Laurel, PR 00780
(787) 843-7280 0.0 K-5 272 - Ponce Rodulfo Del Valle Grades: K-5 | 287 students
3.2 miles
Ave Tito Castro Carr. 14
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-1265 3.2 K-5 287 - Villalba Cristina (amada) Martinez Martinez Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 330 students
3.6 miles
Carr 149 Bo Jagueyes Desvio #5
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5940 3.6 9-12 330
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