Serving 411 students in grades 6-11, Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera 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 ≤1% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤1%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
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
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera?
411 students attend Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera offer ?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera part of?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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