Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Rafael Martinez Nadal Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Rafael Martinez Nadal Elementary School?
316 students attend Rafael Martinez Nadal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rafael Martinez Nadal Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rafael Martinez Nadal Elementary School?
Rafael Martinez Nadal Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rafael Martinez Nadal Elementary School offer ?
Rafael Martinez Nadal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Rafael Martinez Nadal Elementary School part of?
Rafael Martinez Nadal Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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