Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Juan Garrastegui Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
14%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Juan Garrastegui Elementary School?
143 students attend Juan Garrastegui Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Juan Garrastegui Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juan Garrastegui Elementary School?
Juan Garrastegui Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Juan Garrastegui Elementary School offer ?
Juan Garrastegui Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Juan Garrastegui Elementary School part of?
Juan Garrastegui Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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