Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ramon Saavedra ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
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
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
75%
6%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Ramon Saavedra?
190 students attend Ramon Saavedra.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ramon Saavedra students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ramon Saavedra?
Ramon Saavedra has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ramon Saavedra offer ?
Ramon Saavedra offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ramon Saavedra part of?
Ramon Saavedra is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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