Serving 174 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pablo Cardona (Altozano) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Pablo Cardona (Altozano)?
174 students attend Pablo Cardona (Altozano).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pablo Cardona (Altozano) students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pablo Cardona (Altozano)?
Pablo Cardona (Altozano) has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Pablo Cardona (Altozano) offer ?
Pablo Cardona (Altozano) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pablo Cardona (Altozano) part of?
Pablo Cardona (Altozano) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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