Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Augusto Cohen ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% 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
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-84%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
98%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
2%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
79%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Augusto Cohen?
180 students attend Augusto Cohen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Augusto Cohen students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Augusto Cohen?
Augusto Cohen has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Augusto Cohen offer ?
Augusto Cohen offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Augusto Cohen part of?
Augusto Cohen is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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