Serving 175 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Maria M. De Perez Almiroty Elementary School 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (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-6
Total Students
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
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
85%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Maria M. De Perez Almiroty Elementary School?
175 students attend Maria M. De Perez Almiroty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Maria M. De Perez Almiroty Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maria M. De Perez Almiroty Elementary School?
Maria M. De Perez Almiroty Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Maria M. De Perez Almiroty Elementary School offer ?
Maria M. De Perez Almiroty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Maria M. De Perez Almiroty Elementary School part of?
Maria M. De Perez Almiroty Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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