Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alejandrina Rios Banabe ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower 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 (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alejandrina Rios Banabe ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Alejandrina Rios Banabe's student population of 133 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alejandrina Rios Banabe ranks within the top 20% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alejandrina Rios Banabe is 0.02, 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
#135 out of 839 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
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
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alejandrina Rios Banabe's ranking?
Alejandrina Rios Banabe is ranked #135 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Alejandrina Rios Banabe?
133 students attend Alejandrina Rios Banabe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Alejandrina Rios Banabe students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alejandrina Rios Banabe?
Alejandrina Rios Banabe has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Alejandrina Rios Banabe offer ?
Alejandrina Rios Banabe offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alejandrina Rios Banabe part of?
Alejandrina Rios Banabe is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
2 10/20/2015
As an educator I am appalled to call this an educational facility this school is nothing more than a building where children are held until it is time to return home. I have several family members that attend this so call school and they spend more time socializing then learning.
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