Serving 29 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Catalina Morales Elementary School 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
29 students

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-79%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-79%
50%

Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
10:1

American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)100%
100%

Black
(15-16)n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
85%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%

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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Catalina Morales Elementary School?
29 students attend Catalina Morales Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Catalina Morales Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catalina Morales Elementary School?
Catalina Morales Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Catalina Morales Elementary School offer ?
Catalina Morales Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Catalina Morales Elementary School part of?
Catalina Morales Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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