Ralph W. Emerson
Ralph W. Emerson serves 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ralph W. Emerson placed in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (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 85-89% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Ralph W. Emerson 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 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Ralph W. Emerson's student population of 389 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 389 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Ralph W. Emerson 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 Ralph W. Emerson 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 | #73 out of 1086 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 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 |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 83% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 Ralph W. Emerson is Santiago R. Palmer Superior (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Su Joaquin Vazquez Cruz (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Amalia Lopez De Avila (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Camuy Amalia Lopez De Avila Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 332 students10
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Carr. 119 Km 5.6 Int.bo Puente
Camuy, PR 00627
(787) 898-4830 0 K-5 332 - Camuy Pedro Amador Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 123 students10
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Carr 485 Km 2 Hm 2 Sect Bajura
Camuy, PR 00627
(787) 898-1337 0 K-5 123 - Camuy Santiago R. Palmer Superior Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 305 students10
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Carr 186 Km 5 Hm 5
Camuy, PR 00627
(787) 898-9299 0 9-12 305 - Camuy Su Joaquin Vazquez Cruz Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 310 students10
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Carr 456 Km 4 Hm 9 Bo Cibao
Camuy, PR 00627
(787) 820-2909 0 K-8 310 - Camuy Su Santiago R. Palmer Math: 77% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 353 students10
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Carr 129 Km 1 Hm 6 Bo Quebrada
Camuy, PR 00627
(787) 898-7976 0 K-8 353
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