Serving 78 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nemesio R. Canales Ii's student population of 78 students has declined by 64% 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
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Nemesio R. Canales Ii ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nemesio R. Canales Ii is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#626 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
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
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nemesio R. Canales Ii's ranking?
Nemesio R. Canales Ii is ranked #626 out of 839 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Nemesio R. Canales Ii?
78 students attend Nemesio R. Canales Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Nemesio R. Canales Ii students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nemesio R. Canales Ii?
Nemesio R. Canales Ii has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
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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