Serving 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maria I. Dones 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 is ≥90% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maria I. Dones ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Maria I. Dones's student population of 110 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Maria I. Dones ranks within the top 5% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maria I. Dones 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
#22 out of 839 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≥90%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
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
85%
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 is Maria I. Dones's ranking?
Maria I. Dones is ranked #22 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Maria I. Dones?
110 students attend Maria I. Dones.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Maria I. Dones students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maria I. Dones?
Maria I. Dones has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Maria I. Dones offer ?
Maria I. Dones offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maria I. Dones part of?
Maria I. Dones is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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