Serving 67 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carmen Aponte Santiago (Cayuco) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥80%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-79%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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
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 35% PR state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Carmen Aponte Santiago (Cayuco)?
67 students attend Carmen Aponte Santiago (Cayuco).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Carmen Aponte Santiago (Cayuco) students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carmen Aponte Santiago (Cayuco)?
Carmen Aponte Santiago (Cayuco) has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Carmen Aponte Santiago (Cayuco) offer ?
Carmen Aponte Santiago (Cayuco) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carmen Aponte Santiago (Cayuco) part of?
Carmen Aponte Santiago (Cayuco) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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