Parcelas Magueyes (Closed 2018)

Calle Rubi Bo Magueyes
Ponce, PR 00731
Serving 154 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Parcelas Magueyes ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
154 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PR)
(16-17)
55-59%
36%
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(16-17)
70-74%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parcelas Magueyes and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
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Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parcelas Magueyes and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
80%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parcelas Magueyes and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Parcelas Magueyes?
154 students attend Parcelas Magueyes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Parcelas Magueyes students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parcelas Magueyes?
Parcelas Magueyes has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Parcelas Magueyes offer ?
Parcelas Magueyes offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Parcelas Magueyes part of?

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