Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Tallaboa Alta I Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)100%
100%
Black
(15-16)n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Tallaboa Alta I Elementary School?
75 students attend Tallaboa Alta I Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tallaboa Alta I Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tallaboa Alta I Elementary School?
Tallaboa Alta I Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Tallaboa Alta I Elementary School offer ?
Tallaboa Alta I Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Tallaboa Alta I Elementary School part of?
Tallaboa Alta I Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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