Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas

Calle 65 Infanteria Esq Davila
Lajas, PR 00667
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 315 students in grades 6-8, Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas 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 2% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50% in PR
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas's student population of 315 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
315 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luis Munoz 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.
This School
State Level (PR)
#740 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas 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.
27%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas 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.
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas 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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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
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas 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 Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas's ranking?
Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas is ranked #740 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas?
315 students attend Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas?
Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas offer ?
Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas part of?
Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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