Su Alfredo Bocachica Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Carr 151 Km 4 Hm 8 Bo El Pino
Villalba, PR 00766
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Su Alfredo Bocachica 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 27% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
359 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(15-16)
27%
37%
(15-16)
37%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)
100%
100%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Su Alfredo Bocachica Elementary School?
359 students attend Su Alfredo Bocachica Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Su Alfredo Bocachica Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Su Alfredo Bocachica Elementary School?
Su Alfredo Bocachica Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Su Alfredo Bocachica Elementary School offer ?
Su Alfredo Bocachica Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Su Alfredo Bocachica Elementary School part of?
Su Alfredo Bocachica Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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