Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to 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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica)'s student population of 497 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica) ranks within the top 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica) is 0.00, which is less 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
#373 out of 839 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
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 Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica)'s ranking?
Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica) is ranked #373 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica)?
497 students attend Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica) students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica)?
Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica) has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica) offer ?
Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica) part of?
Elemental Bo. Higuillar (Ecologica) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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