Serving 191 students in grades 9-12, Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower 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 9-12
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
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
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-84%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 79%.
How many students attend Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School?
191 students attend Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School?
Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School offer ?
Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School part of?
Carlos Escobar Lopez Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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