Serving 99 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Andres Grillasca Salas ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Andres Grillasca Salas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Andres Grillasca Salas's student population of 99 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
Andres Grillasca Salas ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andres Grillasca Salas is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#476 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andres Grillasca Salas's ranking?
Andres Grillasca Salas is ranked #476 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Andres Grillasca Salas often compared to?
Andres Grillasca Salasis often viewed alongside schools like Juan Cuevas Aboy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Andres Grillasca Salas?
99 students attend Andres Grillasca Salas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Andres Grillasca Salas students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andres Grillasca Salas?
Andres Grillasca Salas has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Andres Grillasca Salas offer ?
Andres Grillasca Salas offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Andres Grillasca Salas part of?
Andres Grillasca Salas is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Andres Grillasca Salas located?
Andres Grillasca Salas is located in the Constancia neighborhood of Ponce, PR.
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