Average
#390 of 842 schools in PR
Top 46% in state
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
VILLA PALMERAS, San Juan, PR 00915
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#390 of 842
In San Juan
#41 of 82
public schools
In district
#390 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic growth
7.7 / 10
Very Good
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About Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan is a public elementary school in San Juan, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan serves approximately 208 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #390 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With a student-teacher ratio of 7.7:1, Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
The chronic absenteeism rate at Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan was 67% in the 2022-23 school year, which is above the national average. Chronic absenteeism (missing 15 or more school days) can affect classroom dynamics and pacing. Parents should ask about the school's attendance support programs and what resources are available to help families address barriers to consistent attendance.
Score Breakdown
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Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan — Students at Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.
How Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan Compares
See how Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
VILLA PALMERAS, San Juan, PR 00915
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EMILIO DEL TORO CUEVAS (rated 8.7/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JUANITA GARCIA PERAZA (rated 8.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SAN JUAN (rated 8.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Juan, see our San Juan schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ALBERT EINSTEIN San Juan | 0.4 mi | 3.4 |
| ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI SAN JUAN San Juan | 0.4 mi | 4.5 |
| MANUEL BOADA San Juan | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| MANUEL ELZABURU Y VIZCARRONDO San Juan | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| DR. JULIO J. HENNA San Juan | 0.5 mi | 7.4 |
| ANTONIO B. CAIMARY San Juan | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| FRAY BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS San Juan | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| LUIS LLORENS TORRES SAN JUAN San Juan | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| FEDERICO ASENJO - PRETECNICA San Juan | 0.7 mi | 5.0 |
| LUIS RODRIGUEZ CABRERO San Juan | 0.7 mi | 3.2 |
| JUANITA GARCIA PERAZA San Juan | 0.8 mi | 8.4 |
| DR. FACUNDO BUESO San Juan | 0.8 mi | 3.8 |
| REPUBLICA DEL PERU San Juan | 0.8 mi | 2.6 |
| RAMON POWER Y GIRALT SAN JUAN San Juan | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| EMILIO DEL TORO CUEVAS San Juan | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
| PACHIN MARIN San Juan | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| JUAN PONCE DE LEON San Juan | 1.3 mi | 3.4 |
| RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SAN JUAN San Juan | 1.3 mi | 8.1 |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA SAN JUAN San Juan | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI - MUSICA San Juan | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00915 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$14,502
Median Home Value
$109,600
Median Rent
$517/mo
Population
24,484
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
40.4%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
66%
Median Age
43.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan
What grades does Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan serve?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan?
The student-teacher ratio at Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan is 7.7:1. 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 San Juan rank in PR?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan ranks #390 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan's MySchoolScout rating?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 San Juan?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan a charter school?
No, Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan a Title I school?
No, Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan?
90.9% of students at Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Juan Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.8%
- Phone
- (787) 726-0100
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #390 of 842
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