Rafael Esparra Cartagena
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.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 12:1.
Top Rankings
Rafael Esparra Cartagena ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Rafael Esparra Cartagena's student population of 67 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥90%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-89%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
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