Serving 106 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marcela Garcia Cora ranks in the top 10% 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 was 80-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-89%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-89%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Marcela Garcia Cora?
106 students attend Marcela Garcia Cora.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Marcela Garcia Cora students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marcela Garcia Cora?
Marcela Garcia Cora has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marcela Garcia Cora offer ?
Marcela Garcia Cora offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marcela Garcia Cora part of?
Marcela Garcia Cora is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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