Nicandro Garcia
Nicandro Garcia serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Nicandro Garcia placed in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 12:1.
Top Rankings
Nicandro Garcia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Nicandro Garcia's student population of 184 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 184 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Rankings
Nicandro Garcia is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,086 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nicandro Garcia is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #98 out of 1086 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| 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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 83% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nicandro Garcia is Dr. Heriberto Domenech (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jose C. Rosario (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Epifanio Estrada (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Isabela Dr. Heriberto Domenech Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 748 students10
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Carr 2 Km 112 Bo Mora
Isabela, PR 00662
(787) 830-2915 0 9-12 748 - Isabela Epifanio Estrada Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 199 students10
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Carr 113 Km 9 Hm 9 Bo Cotto
Isabela, PR 00662
(787) 872-4650 0 PK-5 199 - Isabela Gloria Gonzalez (las Cruces) Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 114 students10
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Bo. Planas De Isabela
Isabela, PR 00662
(787) 872-3440 0 K-5 114 - Isabela Jose C. Rosario Math: 15% | Reading: 36%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 627 students10
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Carr 2 Km 11 Hm 2 Bo Mora
Isabela, PR 00662
(787) 830-2025 0 K-8 627 - Isabela Mateo Hernandez Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 222 students10
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Carr 113 Km 3 Hm 2 Ave Noel Es
Isabela, PR 00662
(787) 872-5770 0 K-5 222
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