Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Playa Grande ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Playa Grande ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Playa Grande's student population of 197 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Playa Grande ranks within the bottom 50% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Playa Grande is 0.04, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 836 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
98%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
2%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playa Grande's ranking?
Playa Grande is ranked #753 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Playa Grande often compared to?
Playa Grandeis often viewed alongside schools like Maria M Simmons De Rivera by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Playa Grande?
197 students attend Playa Grande.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Playa Grande students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Playa Grande?
Playa Grande has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Playa Grande offer ?
Playa Grande offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Playa Grande part of?
Playa Grande is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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