Serving 166 students in grades 6-8, Jorge Seda Crespo ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
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
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Jorge Seda Crespo?
166 students attend Jorge Seda Crespo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jorge Seda Crespo students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jorge Seda Crespo?
Jorge Seda Crespo has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jorge Seda Crespo offer ?
Jorge Seda Crespo offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jorge Seda Crespo part of?
Jorge Seda Crespo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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