Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arturo Somohano 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
98%
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
84%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Arturo Somohano Elementary School?
243 students attend Arturo Somohano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Arturo Somohano Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arturo Somohano Elementary School?
Arturo Somohano Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Arturo Somohano Elementary School offer ?
Arturo Somohano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Arturo Somohano Elementary School part of?
Arturo Somohano Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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