Serving 159 students in grades 6-12, Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez's student population of 159 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez 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 Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#551 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
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
Graduation Rate
50-59%
74%
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 is Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez's ranking?
Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez is ranked #551 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez?
The graduation rate of Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez is 50-59%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez?
159 students attend Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez?
Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez offer ?
Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez part of?
Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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