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La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos)

Calle 19 Ne Pto Nuevo
San Juan, PR 00921
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 149 students inquire with school, La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • : Top 10% in PR
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos)'s student population of 149 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
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Total Students
149 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) ranks within the top 10% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PR)
#54 out of 839 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos), with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos)'s ranking?
La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) is ranked #54 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos)?
149 students attend La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos)?
La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What school district is La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) part of?
La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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