Serving 113 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry - Rubias 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry - Rubias ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry - Rubias's student population of 113 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry - Rubias 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)
(18-19)25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry - Rubias?
113 students attend Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry - Rubias.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry - Rubias students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry - Rubias?
Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry - Rubias has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry - Rubias offer ?
Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry - Rubias offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry - Rubias part of?
Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry - Rubias is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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