Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Domingo Nieves Ortiz (Palma Sola) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)85-89%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
97%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Domingo Nieves Ortiz (Palma Sola)?
168 students attend Domingo Nieves Ortiz (Palma Sola).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Domingo Nieves Ortiz (Palma Sola) students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Domingo Nieves Ortiz (Palma Sola)?
Domingo Nieves Ortiz (Palma Sola) has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Domingo Nieves Ortiz (Palma Sola) offer ?
Domingo Nieves Ortiz (Palma Sola) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Domingo Nieves Ortiz (Palma Sola) part of?
Domingo Nieves Ortiz (Palma Sola) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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