Serving 158 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Certenejas I Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-79%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Certenejas I Elementary School?
158 students attend Certenejas I Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Certenejas I Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Certenejas I Elementary School?
Certenejas I Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Certenejas I Elementary School offer ?
Certenejas I Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Certenejas I Elementary School part of?
Certenejas I Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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