Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-10, Luisa M. Valderrama ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Luisa M. Valderrama ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Luisa M. Valderrama's student population of 179 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Luisa M. Valderrama ranks within the top 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luisa M. Valderrama is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 839 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
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 is Luisa M. Valderrama's ranking?
Luisa M. Valderrama is ranked #379 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Luisa M. Valderrama?
179 students attend Luisa M. Valderrama.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Luisa M. Valderrama students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luisa M. Valderrama?
Luisa M. Valderrama has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Luisa M. Valderrama offer ?
Luisa M. Valderrama offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-10 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Luisa M. Valderrama part of?
Luisa M. Valderrama is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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