Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Maria C. Santiago 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 265 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PR
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Maria C. Santiago ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maria C. Santiago is 0.04, 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.
Maria C. Santiago is ranked #674 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Maria C. Santiago?
265 students attend Maria C. Santiago.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Maria C. Santiago students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maria C. Santiago?
Maria C. Santiago has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Maria C. Santiago offer ?
Maria C. Santiago offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Maria C. Santiago part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 265 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
