Lucy Grillasca

Ave Eduardo Ruberte Parque Ama
Ponce, PR 00733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lucy Grillasca ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in PR
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lucy Grillasca ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

Lucy Grillasca's student population of 255 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
255 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lucy Grillasca ranks within the bottom 50% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucy Grillasca is 0.06, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PR)
#478 out of 836 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Lucy Grillasca, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
40-44%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lucy Grillasca 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
30-34%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lucy Grillasca 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lucy Grillasca and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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n/a
Hispanic
97%
100%
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Black
n/a
n/a
White
3%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lucy Grillasca and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lucy Grillasca and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lucy Grillasca's ranking?
Lucy Grillasca is ranked #478 out of 836 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Lucy Grillasca?
255 students attend Lucy Grillasca.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lucy Grillasca students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucy Grillasca?
Lucy Grillasca has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lucy Grillasca offer ?
Lucy Grillasca offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lucy Grillasca part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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