Serving 100 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rio Abajo 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 20-24% (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 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
20-24% 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 Rio Abajo Elementary School?
100 students attend Rio Abajo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rio Abajo Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Abajo Elementary School?
Rio Abajo Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rio Abajo Elementary School offer ?
Rio Abajo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rio Abajo Elementary School part of?
Rio Abajo Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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