Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales 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 is 15% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales's student population of 488 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales's ranking?
Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales is ranked #663 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales?
488 students attend Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales?
Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales offer ?
Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales part of?
Nueva Escuela Urbana De Ciales is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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