Serving 67 students in grades 1-5, Rafael Esparra Cartagena 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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥90%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-89%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
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
6%
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 35% PR state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Rafael Esparra Cartagena?
67 students attend Rafael Esparra Cartagena.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rafael Esparra Cartagena students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rafael Esparra Cartagena?
Rafael Esparra Cartagena has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rafael Esparra Cartagena offer ?
Rafael Esparra Cartagena offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Rafael Esparra Cartagena part of?
Rafael Esparra Cartagena is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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