Below Average
#686 of 842 schools in PR
Las Americas
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 270097, San Juan, PR 00928
- Math 10% proficient (2018)
- Reading 29% proficient (2018)
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Las Americas score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #686 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Las Americas is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Las Americas
Las Americas is a public elementary school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 166 students in grades 1st-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #686 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Las Americas
What grades does Las Americas serve?
Las Americas serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Las Americas?
Las Americas has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Americas?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Americas is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Las Americas rank in PR?
Las Americas ranks #686 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Las Americas's MySchoolScout rating?
Las Americas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Las Americas?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Americas has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Las Americas a charter school?
No, Las Americas is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Las Americas a Title I school?
No, Las Americas is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Las Americas?
91.0% of students at Las Americas qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 166
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Juan Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.4%
- Phone
- (787) 782-0070
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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