Serving 139 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Van Scoy Elementary School 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 was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)100%
100%
Black
(15-16)n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Van Scoy Elementary School?
139 students attend Van Scoy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Van Scoy Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Scoy Elementary School?
Van Scoy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Scoy Elementary School offer ?
Van Scoy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Van Scoy Elementary School part of?
Van Scoy Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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