Villa Palmeras is one of the forty subbarrios of Santurce, a barrio of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan's student population of 208 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#520 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan's ranking?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan is ranked #520 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan often compared to?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juanis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln San Juan, Amalia Marin Primaria by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan?
208 students attend Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan offer ?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan part of?
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San Juan is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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