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#563 of 842 schools in PR
Intermedia Tallaboa Alta
Middle School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Penuelas, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 70, Penuelas, PR 00624
- Math 8% proficient (2018)
- Reading 27% proficient (2018)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Intermedia Tallaboa Alta score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2015, to 17% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 30% (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
90.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Intermedia Tallaboa Alta sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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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
$21,091
Median home value
$88,100
Median rent
$530/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
51.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00624; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Irizarry RiveraEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 4–12 | 1.3 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Ramon Perez PurcellEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Eugenio Le Compte BenitezEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Gloria Maria Borrero OliverasEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–10 | 4.9 mi | 479 | 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
- #563 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Intermedia Tallaboa Alta is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Intermedia Tallaboa Alta
Intermedia Tallaboa Alta is a public middle school in Penuelas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 97 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #563 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Intermedia Tallaboa Alta
What grades does Intermedia Tallaboa Alta serve?
Intermedia Tallaboa Alta serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Intermedia Tallaboa Alta?
Intermedia Tallaboa Alta has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Intermedia Tallaboa Alta?
The student-teacher ratio at Intermedia Tallaboa Alta is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Intermedia Tallaboa Alta rank in PR?
Intermedia Tallaboa Alta ranks #563 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Intermedia Tallaboa Alta's MySchoolScout rating?
Intermedia Tallaboa Alta has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Intermedia Tallaboa Alta?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Intermedia Tallaboa Alta has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Intermedia Tallaboa Alta a charter school?
No, Intermedia Tallaboa Alta is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Intermedia Tallaboa Alta a Title I school?
No, Intermedia Tallaboa Alta is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Intermedia Tallaboa Alta?
90.7% of students at Intermedia Tallaboa Alta 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Peñuelas Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (787) 836-2100
- Area population (ZIP 00624)
- 21,374
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 00624; 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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