Hector Hernandez Arana

Carr 129 Km 24.7
Lares, PR 00669
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hector Hernandez Arana ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Top 1% in PR
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hector Hernandez Arana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

Hector Hernandez Arana's student population of 335 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Hector Hernandez Arana 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 Hector Hernandez Arana 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.
This School
State Level (PR)
#1 out of 839 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hector Hernandez Arana, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hector Hernandez Arana and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hector Hernandez Arana and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hector Hernandez Arana and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hector Hernandez Arana and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hector Hernandez Arana and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hector Hernandez Arana and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hector Hernandez Arana's ranking?
Hector Hernandez Arana is ranked #1 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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Hector Hernandez Arana?
335 students attend Hector Hernandez Arana.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hector Hernandez Arana students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hector Hernandez Arana?
Hector Hernandez Arana has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Hector Hernandez Arana offer ?
Hector Hernandez Arana offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hector Hernandez Arana part of?
Hector Hernandez Arana is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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