Serving 99 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry 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 7:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry's student population of 99 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry 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
7:1
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%
6%
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?
99 students attend Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry?
Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry offer ?
Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry part of?
Lena M. Franceschi Irizarry is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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