Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hipolito Caldero 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
72%
7%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Hipolito Caldero?
155 students attend Hipolito Caldero.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Hipolito Caldero students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hipolito Caldero?
Hipolito Caldero has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Hipolito Caldero offer ?
Hipolito Caldero offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hipolito Caldero part of?
Hipolito Caldero is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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