Excellent
#98 of 842 schools in PR
Top 12% in state
Alejandrina Rios Banabe
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Luquillo, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 485, Luquillo, PR 00773
- Math 67% proficient (2018)
- Reading 67% proficient (2018)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alejandrina Rios Banabe score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 37 points since 2015, reaching 67% in 2018.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alejandrina Rios Banabe sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$23,769
Median home value
$125,200
Median rent
$532/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
43.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00773; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camilo Valles MatienzoEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Rafael Rexach DuenoEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Rosa Pascual ParisEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Ines EncarnacionEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #98 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alejandrina Rios Banabe is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alejandrina Rios Banabe
Alejandrina Rios Banabe is a public elementary school in Luquillo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 133 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alejandrina Rios Banabe
What grades does Alejandrina Rios Banabe serve?
Alejandrina Rios Banabe serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Alejandrina Rios Banabe?
Alejandrina Rios Banabe has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alejandrina Rios Banabe?
The student-teacher ratio at Alejandrina Rios Banabe is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alejandrina Rios Banabe rank in PR?
Alejandrina Rios Banabe ranks #98 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Alejandrina Rios Banabe's MySchoolScout rating?
Alejandrina Rios Banabe has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alejandrina Rios Banabe?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alejandrina Rios Banabe has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Alejandrina Rios Banabe a charter school?
No, Alejandrina Rios Banabe is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alejandrina Rios Banabe a Title I school?
No, Alejandrina Rios Banabe is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alejandrina Rios Banabe?
91.0% of students at Alejandrina Rios Banabe qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Luquillo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.9%
- Phone
- (787) 889-3750
- Area population (ZIP 00773)
- 17,631
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 45
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00773; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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