Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Su Martin Hernandez ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)100%
100%
Black
(15-16)n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
n/a
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Su Martin Hernandez?
124 students attend Su Martin Hernandez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Su Martin Hernandez students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Su Martin Hernandez?
Su Martin Hernandez has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Su Martin Hernandez offer ?
Su Martin Hernandez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Su Martin Hernandez part of?
Su Martin Hernandez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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