Rafael Esparra Cartagena
Tel:
(787) 824-5568
Rafael Esparra Cartagena serves 67 students in grades 1-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Rafael Esparra Cartagena placed in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Rafael Esparra Cartagena places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Rafael Esparra Cartagena's student population of 67 students has declined by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
| Total Students | 67 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rafael Esparra Cartagena is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,086 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rafael Esparra Cartagena is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #59 out of 1086 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥90% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 83% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rafael Esparra Cartagena is Superior Urbana (2.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Coqui Intermedia (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jose Padin (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salinas Jose Padin Grades: K-5 | 137 students
0.0 miles
Carr 1 Km 83 Hm 0 Hacia Alberg
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-7955 0.0 K-5 137 - Salinas Ana Hernandez Usera (coqui - Elemental) Grades: K-5 | 150 students
2.8 miles
Carr 3 Km 156 Hm 0 Bo Coqui
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 853-2636 2.8 K-5 150 - Salinas Coqui Intermedia Grades: 6-8 | 163 students
2.8 miles
Carr 3 Km 156 Hm 0 Bo Coqui
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 853-4800 2.8 6-8 163 - Salinas Su Sabana Llana Grades: 6-8 | 280 students
2.8 miles
Carr 3 Km 83 Hm 0 Hacia Alberg
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-0896 2.8 6-8 280 - Salinas Su Urbana Salinas Grades: 6-8 | 291 students
2.8 miles
Carr 3 Salida Hacia Guayama Sa
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-3306 2.8 6-8 291
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