Serving 78 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Federico Mathew Baez (Trinidad) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)99%
100%
Black
(15-16)n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Federico Mathew Baez (Trinidad)?
78 students attend Federico Mathew Baez (Trinidad).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Federico Mathew Baez (Trinidad) students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Federico Mathew Baez (Trinidad)?
Federico Mathew Baez (Trinidad) has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Federico Mathew Baez (Trinidad) offer ?
Federico Mathew Baez (Trinidad) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Federico Mathew Baez (Trinidad) part of?
Federico Mathew Baez (Trinidad) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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