Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
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 (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta's student population of 368 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta is 0.02, 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
#681 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta's ranking?
Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta is ranked #681 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta?
368 students attend Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta?
Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta offer ?
Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta part of?
Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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