Serving 45 students in grades 1-5, Las Ochentas Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥80%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥80%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
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%
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Las Ochentas Elementary School?
45 students attend Las Ochentas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Las Ochentas Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Las Ochentas Elementary School?
Las Ochentas Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Las Ochentas Elementary School offer ?
Las Ochentas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Las Ochentas Elementary School part of?
Las Ochentas Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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