Antonia Saez Irizarry (Closed 2023)

Carr 863 Km 0 Hm 9 Bo Pajaros
Toa Baja, PR 00949
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Antonia Saez Irizarry ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (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 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
177 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
70-74%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Antonia Saez Irizarry and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
65-69%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Antonia Saez Irizarry and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Antonia Saez Irizarry and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Antonia Saez Irizarry and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Antonia Saez Irizarry and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Antonia Saez Irizarry?
177 students attend Antonia Saez Irizarry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Antonia Saez Irizarry students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Antonia Saez Irizarry?
Antonia Saez Irizarry has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Antonia Saez Irizarry offer ?
Antonia Saez Irizarry offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Antonia Saez Irizarry part of?
Antonia Saez Irizarry is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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