Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nemesio R. Canales I 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower 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.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
45%
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
86%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Nemesio R. Canales I?
111 students attend Nemesio R. Canales I.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nemesio R. Canales I students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nemesio R. Canales I?
Nemesio R. Canales I has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Nemesio R. Canales I offer ?
Nemesio R. Canales I offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nemesio R. Canales I part of?
Nemesio R. Canales I is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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