Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rio Canas Arriba ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Rio Canas Arriba?
95 students attend Rio Canas Arriba.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rio Canas Arriba students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rio Canas Arriba?
Rio Canas Arriba has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rio Canas Arriba offer ?
Rio Canas Arriba offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Rio Canas Arriba part of?
Rio Canas Arriba is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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