Serving 345 students in grades 6-8, Sotero Figueroa ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sotero Figueroa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sotero Figueroa's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sotero Figueroa ranks within the top 30% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sotero Figueroa is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#211 out of 836 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sotero Figueroa's ranking?
Sotero Figueroa is ranked #211 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Sotero Figueroa often compared to?
Sotero Figueroais often viewed alongside schools like Central Artes Visuales (Especializada), Ernesto Ramos Antonini (Musica) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Sotero Figueroa?
345 students attend Sotero Figueroa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sotero Figueroa students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sotero Figueroa?
Sotero Figueroa has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sotero Figueroa offer ?
Sotero Figueroa offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sotero Figueroa part of?
Sotero Figueroa is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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