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#390 of 842 schools in PR
Top 46% in state
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
VILLA PALMERAS, San Juan, PR 00915
- Math 42% proficient (2018)
- Reading 32% proficient (2018)
- 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2015, reaching 37% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 19% (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
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$14,502
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$517/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
40.4%
Poverty rate
66%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00915; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel BoadaEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Dr. Julio J. HennaEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Manuel Elzaburu Y VizcarrondoEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–9 | 0.5 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Antonio B. CaimaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 198 | 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
- #390 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 San Juan is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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, serving approximately 208 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #390 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Juan Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.8%
- Phone
- (787) 726-0100
- Area population (ZIP 00915)
- 24,484
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 00915; 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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