Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aristides Cales Quiros 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 is 6% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aristides Cales Quiros ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Aristides Cales Quiros's student population of 255 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aristides Cales Quiros 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 Aristides Cales Quiros 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
#694 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aristides Cales Quiros's ranking?
Aristides Cales Quiros is ranked #694 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Aristides Cales Quiros often compared to?
Aristides Cales Quirosis often viewed alongside schools like Gloria Maria Borrero Oliveras (Su Bo. Macana), Hipolito Garcia Borrero by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Aristides Cales Quiros?
255 students attend Aristides Cales Quiros.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Aristides Cales Quiros students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aristides Cales Quiros?
Aristides Cales Quiros has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Aristides Cales Quiros offer ?
Aristides Cales Quiros offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Aristides Cales Quiros part of?
Aristides Cales Quiros is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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