Serving 139 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dr. Alfredo M. Aguayo 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Dr. Alfredo M. Aguayo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#749 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Alfredo M. Aguayo's ranking?
Dr. Alfredo M. Aguayo is ranked #749 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Dr. Alfredo M. Aguayo?
139 students attend Dr. Alfredo M. Aguayo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dr. Alfredo M. Aguayo students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Alfredo M. Aguayo?
Dr. Alfredo M. Aguayo has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dr. Alfredo M. Aguayo offer ?
Dr. Alfredo M. Aguayo offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Alfredo M. Aguayo part of?
Dr. Alfredo M. Aguayo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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