Jose Andino Y Amezquita (Closed 2018)

Parcelas Juan Sanchez Calle 6
Bayamon, PR 00959
Serving 144 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jose Andino Y Amezquita 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 40-44% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(16-17)
40-44%
36%
(16-17)
35-39%
48%
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
81%
6%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose Andino Y Amezquita?
144 students attend Jose Andino Y Amezquita.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jose Andino Y Amezquita students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose Andino Y Amezquita?
Jose Andino Y Amezquita has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose Andino Y Amezquita offer ?
Jose Andino Y Amezquita offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jose Andino Y Amezquita part of?
Jose Andino Y Amezquita is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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