Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jose M Espada Zayas ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jose M Espada Zayas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Jose M Espada Zayas's student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
240 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Jose M Espada Zayas ranks within the top 20% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose M Espada Zayas 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
#103 out of 839 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jose M Espada Zayas and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jose M Espada Zayas and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/140000/139823/jose-m-espada-zayas-chart-qS9Oei.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jose M Espada Zayas and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jose M Espada Zayas and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/140000/139823/jose-m-espada-zayas-chart-nicGgF.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
98%
100%
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Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jose M Espada Zayas. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jose M Espada Zayas.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/140000/139823/jose-m-espada-zayas-chart-mXbpDy.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/140000/139823/jose-m-espada-zayas-chart-NXw7Ni.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose M Espada Zayas's ranking?
Jose M Espada Zayas is ranked #103 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose M Espada Zayas?
240 students attend Jose M Espada Zayas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Jose M Espada Zayas students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose M Espada Zayas?
Jose M Espada Zayas has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jose M Espada Zayas offer ?
Jose M Espada Zayas offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jose M Espada Zayas part of?
Jose M Espada Zayas is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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