Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Monte Santo 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 was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
7%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
80%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Monte Santo?
97 students attend Monte Santo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Monte Santo students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monte Santo?
Monte Santo has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Monte Santo offer ?
Monte Santo offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Monte Santo part of?
Monte Santo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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