Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bartolome De Las Casas ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher 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: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bartolome De Las Casas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Bartolome De Las Casas's student population of 159 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bartolome De Las Casas ranks within the top 1% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bartolome De Las Casas 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
#8 out of 839 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
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 Bartolome De Las Casas's ranking?
Bartolome De Las Casas is ranked #8 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Bartolome De Las Casas?
159 students attend Bartolome De Las Casas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Bartolome De Las Casas students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bartolome De Las Casas?
Bartolome De Las Casas has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Bartolome De Las Casas offer ?
Bartolome De Las Casas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bartolome De Las Casas part of?
Bartolome De Las Casas is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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