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Ana J. Candelas

Carr 171 Km 0 Hm 3 Bo Sud
Cidra, PR 00739
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 269 students in grades 9-12, Ana J. Candelas 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% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : 75-79%
  • : Bottom 50% in PR
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ana J. Candelas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

Ana J. Candelas's student population of 269 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

Ana J. Candelas 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 Ana J. Candelas 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)
#434 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
23%
35-39%
36%
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
(21-22)
75-79%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ana J. Candelas's ranking?
Ana J. Candelas is ranked #434 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ana J. Candelas?
The graduation rate of Ana J. Candelas is 75-79%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Ana J. Candelas?
269 students attend Ana J. Candelas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ana J. Candelas students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ana J. Candelas?
Ana J. Candelas has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ana J. Candelas offer ?
Ana J. Candelas offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ana J. Candelas part of?

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : 75-79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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