Manuel A. Perez

Calle Elizondo Esq 46 Res Manu
San Juan, PR 00919
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manuel A. Perez ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50% in PR
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manuel A. Perez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Manuel A. Perez's student population of 262 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Manuel A. Perez 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 Manuel A. Perez is 0.02, which is more 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)
#461 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Manuel A. Perez, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manuel A. Perez 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.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manuel A. Perez 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.
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Manuel A. Perez and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Manuel A. Perez and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Manuel A. Perez.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
0.02
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manuel A. Perez and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manuel A. Perez 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 Manuel A. Perez's ranking?
Manuel A. Perez is ranked #461 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Manuel A. Perez?
262 students attend Manuel A. Perez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Manuel A. Perez students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manuel A. Perez?
Manuel A. Perez has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Manuel A. Perez offer ?
Manuel A. Perez offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Manuel A. Perez part of?

School Reviews

5   5/17/2016
My old shool was and it's the number one in Rio Piedras history now days I work in a hospital in Bx, N. Y. Love u Puertorrico de mi alma
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mami1

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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