Nicandro Garcia (Closed 2021)
Nicandro Garcia served 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was 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 was 75-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)85-89%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)75-79%
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%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Nicandro Garcia?
184 students attend Nicandro Garcia.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Nicandro Garcia students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nicandro Garcia?
Nicandro Garcia has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nicandro Garcia offer ?
Nicandro Garcia offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nicandro Garcia part of?
Nicandro Garcia is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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