Serving 151 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jose M. Hernandez ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
78%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose M. Hernandez?
151 students attend Jose M. Hernandez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jose M. Hernandez students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jose M. Hernandez?
Jose M. Hernandez has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose M. Hernandez offer ?
Jose M. Hernandez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jose M. Hernandez part of?
Jose M. Hernandez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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