Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manuel Surillo ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Manuel Surillo?
193 students attend Manuel Surillo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Manuel Surillo students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manuel Surillo?
Manuel Surillo has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Manuel Surillo offer ?
Manuel Surillo offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Manuel Surillo part of?
Manuel Surillo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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