Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nemesio R. Canales Ii 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nemesio R. Canales Ii ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nemesio R. Canales Ii's student population of 122 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nemesio R. Canales Ii is 0.02, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Nemesio R. Canales Ii?
122 students attend Nemesio R. Canales Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nemesio R. Canales Ii students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nemesio R. Canales Ii?
Nemesio R. Canales Ii has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nemesio R. Canales Ii offer ?
Nemesio R. Canales Ii offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nemesio R. Canales Ii part of?
Nemesio R. Canales Ii is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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