Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pitahaya ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
121 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)90-94%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
100%
100%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
74%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
79%
14%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Pitahaya?
121 students attend Pitahaya.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pitahaya students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pitahaya?
Pitahaya has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Pitahaya offer ?
Pitahaya offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pitahaya part of?
Pitahaya is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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