Serving 119 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Montellano Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥90%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥90%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
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
8%
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% PR state average).
How many students attend Montellano Elementary School?
119 students attend Montellano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Montellano Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montellano Elementary School?
Montellano Elementary School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Montellano Elementary School offer ?
Montellano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Montellano Elementary School part of?
Montellano Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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