Roman Baldorioty De Castro Elementary School (Closed 2012)

89 Calle Mayor Cantera
Ponce, PR 00733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Roman Baldorioty De Castro Elementary School 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(14-15)
10-14%
36%
(14-15)
10-14%
43%
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
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Roman Baldorioty De Castro Elementary School?
234 students attend Roman Baldorioty De Castro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Roman Baldorioty De Castro Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roman Baldorioty De Castro Elementary School?
Roman Baldorioty De Castro Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Roman Baldorioty De Castro Elementary School offer ?
Roman Baldorioty De Castro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Roman Baldorioty De Castro Elementary School part of?
Roman Baldorioty De Castro Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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