Serving 138 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mario F. Pagan Irizarry (Sta Rosa) ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
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 ≥90% (which was higher 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 Kindergarten-5
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥90%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥90%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Mario F. Pagan Irizarry (Sta Rosa)?
138 students attend Mario F. Pagan Irizarry (Sta Rosa).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mario F. Pagan Irizarry (Sta Rosa) students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mario F. Pagan Irizarry (Sta Rosa)?
Mario F. Pagan Irizarry (Sta Rosa) has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Mario F. Pagan Irizarry (Sta Rosa) offer ?
Mario F. Pagan Irizarry (Sta Rosa) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mario F. Pagan Irizarry (Sta Rosa) part of?
Mario F. Pagan Irizarry (Sta Rosa) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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