Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pearl B. Larsen ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 99% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 432 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VI
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Pearl B. Larsen ranks within the bottom 50% of all 25 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl B. Larsen is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Pearl B. Larsen?
432 students attend Pearl B. Larsen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pearl B. Larsen students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl B. Larsen?
Pearl B. Larsen has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pearl B. Larsen offer ?
Pearl B. Larsen offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
Pearl B. set my education foundation. My teachers helped build a strong work ethic to allow me to accomplish my goals! I have very fond memories of Pearl B. Larsen.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - yolan
56/1/2012
hi my name is amari lockhart and pbl is one of the best school in st.criox i love thise school so much it is the best.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - amari
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 432 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
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