Serving 119 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vicente Pales Anes ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vicente Pales Anes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vicente Pales Anes's student population of 119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Vicente Pales Anes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vicente Pales Anes is 0.02, which is more 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
#563 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
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
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vicente Pales Anes's ranking?
Vicente Pales Anes is ranked #563 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Vicente Pales Anes?
119 students attend Vicente Pales Anes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Vicente Pales Anes students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vicente Pales Anes?
Vicente Pales Anes has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Vicente Pales Anes offer ?
Vicente Pales Anes offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vicente Pales Anes part of?
Vicente Pales Anes is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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