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Santa Catalina Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Residencial Santa Catalina
Yauco, PR 00698
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Santa Catalina Elementary School 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 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(15-16)
30-39%
37%
(15-16)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)
100%
100%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Santa Catalina Elementary School?
93 students attend Santa Catalina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Santa Catalina Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Catalina Elementary School?
Santa Catalina Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Santa Catalina Elementary School offer ?
Santa Catalina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Santa Catalina Elementary School part of?
Santa Catalina Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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