Serving 58 students in grades 7-11, Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Math Proficiency: ≥90%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas's student population of 58 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥90%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas?
58 students attend Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas offer ?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas part of?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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