Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza 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 is 10-14% (which is lower 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 13:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 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
Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza's student population of 216 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza is 0.04, which is more 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
#520 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
98%
100%
Black
1%
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%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza's ranking?
Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza is ranked #520 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?
10-14% 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 Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza?
216 students attend Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza?
Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza offer ?
Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza part of?
Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia Alianza is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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