Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Antonio S. Pedreira Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher 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
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Antonio S. Pedreira Elementary School?
166 students attend Antonio S. Pedreira Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Antonio S. Pedreira Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Antonio S. Pedreira Elementary School?
Antonio S. Pedreira Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Antonio S. Pedreira Elementary School offer ?
Antonio S. Pedreira Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Antonio S. Pedreira Elementary School part of?
Antonio S. Pedreira Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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