Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Epifanio Fernandez Vanga 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 is 40-44% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga's student population of 188 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga ranks within the top 30% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Epifanio Fernandez Vanga is 0.04, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 839 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
98%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
2%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Epifanio Fernandez Vanga's ranking?
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga is ranked #239 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Epifanio Fernandez Vanga?
188 students attend Epifanio Fernandez Vanga.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Epifanio Fernandez Vanga students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Epifanio Fernandez Vanga?
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Epifanio Fernandez Vanga offer ?
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Epifanio Fernandez Vanga part of?
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Epifanio Fernandez Vanga located?
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga is located in the Urbanizacion Santa Monica neighborhood of Bayamon, PR.
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