Serving 191 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dr. Pedro G. Goyco 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
1%
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
82%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Dr. Pedro G. Goyco Elementary School?
191 students attend Dr. Pedro G. Goyco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dr. Pedro G. Goyco Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Pedro G. Goyco Elementary School?
Dr. Pedro G. Goyco Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Pedro G. Goyco Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Pedro G. Goyco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. Pedro G. Goyco Elementary School part of?
Dr. Pedro G. Goyco Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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