Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon

Ave Main Santa Rosa
Bayamon, PR 00956
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10
Top 50%
Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Top 50% in PR
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon's student population of 309 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon 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 Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon 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.
This School
State Level (PR)
#254 out of 839 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
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Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon's ranking?
Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon is ranked #254 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon?
309 students attend Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon?
Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon offer ?
Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon part of?
Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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