Vicente Escobar Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Carr 956 Km 2 Hm 2 Sector Guzm
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 139 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Vicente Escobar Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(13-14)
45-49%
34%
(13-14)
50-54%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Vicente Escobar Elementary School?
139 students attend Vicente Escobar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Vicente Escobar Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vicente Escobar Elementary School?
Vicente Escobar Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Vicente Escobar Elementary School offer ?
Vicente Escobar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Vicente Escobar Elementary School part of?
Vicente Escobar Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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