Serving 93 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurentino Nieves Velez ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-89%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Laurentino Nieves Velez?
93 students attend Laurentino Nieves Velez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Laurentino Nieves Velez students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurentino Nieves Velez?
Laurentino Nieves Velez has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Laurentino Nieves Velez offer ?
Laurentino Nieves Velez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Laurentino Nieves Velez part of?
Laurentino Nieves Velez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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