Hector Hernandez Arana

Carr 129 Km 24.7
Lares, PR 00669
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hector Hernandez Arana ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Top 5% in PR
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hector Hernandez Arana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

Hector Hernandez Arana's student population of 335 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Hector Hernandez Arana ranks within the top 5% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hector Hernandez Arana is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PR)
#14 out of 839 schools
(Top 5%)
80-84%
23%
≥95%
36%
85-89%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hector Hernandez Arana's ranking?
Hector Hernandez Arana is ranked #14 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Hector Hernandez Arana?
335 students attend Hector Hernandez Arana.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hector Hernandez Arana students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hector Hernandez Arana?
Hector Hernandez Arana has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Hector Hernandez Arana offer ?
Hector Hernandez Arana offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hector Hernandez Arana part of?
Hector Hernandez Arana is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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