Serving 83 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eugenio Maria De Hostos ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-89%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
80%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Eugenio Maria De Hostos?
83 students attend Eugenio Maria De Hostos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Eugenio Maria De Hostos students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eugenio Maria De Hostos?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Eugenio Maria De Hostos offer ?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eugenio Maria De Hostos part of?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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