Manuel Rojas Luzardo (Closed 2016)

Carr 128 Km 37.9
Lares, PR 00669
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Manuel Rojas Luzardo ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(14-15)
25-29%
36%
(14-15)
50-54%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
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
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Manuel Rojas Luzardo?
144 students attend Manuel Rojas Luzardo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Manuel Rojas Luzardo students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manuel Rojas Luzardo?
Manuel Rojas Luzardo has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Manuel Rojas Luzardo offer ?
Manuel Rojas Luzardo offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Manuel Rojas Luzardo part of?

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