Excellent
#81 of 842 schools in PR
Top 10% in state
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Lajas, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
CARR 304 KM 3.0 BO LA PARGUERA, Lajas, PR 00667
- Math 95% proficient (2017)
- Reading 65% proficient (2017)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2014, reaching 80% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 16 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$18,729
Median home value
$103,300
Median rent
$492/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
52.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00667; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 107 | Compare → |
| Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (croev)Enrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 173 | Compare → |
| Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos PonceEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 86 | Compare → |
| Ernesto Ramos Antonini YaucoEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–12 | Not available | 328 | 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
- #81 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas is a public high school in Lajas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 64 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas
What grades does Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas serve?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas?
The student-teacher ratio at Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas rank in PR?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas ranks #81 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas's MySchoolScout rating?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas a charter school?
No, Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas a Title I school?
No, Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas?
90.6% of students at Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lajas Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 899-4088
- Area population (ZIP 00667)
- 23,116
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 00667; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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