Serving 153 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dr. Pedro N. Ortiz Elementary School 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Dr. Pedro N. Ortiz Elementary School?
153 students attend Dr. Pedro N. Ortiz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dr. Pedro N. Ortiz Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Pedro N. Ortiz Elementary School?
Dr. Pedro N. Ortiz Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dr. Pedro N. Ortiz Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Pedro N. Ortiz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. Pedro N. Ortiz Elementary School part of?
Dr. Pedro N. Ortiz Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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