Serving 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ovejas ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
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
6%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
66%
6%
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Ovejas?
89 students attend Ovejas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ovejas students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ovejas?
Ovejas has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ovejas offer ?
Ovejas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ovejas part of?
Ovejas is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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