Paso Palma I (Closed 2023)

Carr 140 Km 15 Bo Paso Palma
Utuado, PR 00641
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 78 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Paso Palma I ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
≥80%
35%
(17-18)
≥80%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Paso Palma I?
78 students attend Paso Palma I.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Paso Palma I students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paso Palma I?
Paso Palma I has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Paso Palma I offer ?
Paso Palma I offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Paso Palma I part of?

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