The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 41%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4
Total Students (09-10)
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
10:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(09-10)99%
100%
Black
(09-10)n/a
n/a
White
(09-10)1%
n/a
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
83%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
8%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% PR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% PR state average).
How many students attend Santiago R. Palmer?
93 students attend Santiago R. Palmer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Santiago R. Palmer students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Santiago R. Palmer offer ?
Santiago R. Palmer offers enrollment in grades 4
What school district is Santiago R. Palmer part of?
Santiago R. Palmer is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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