Serving 42 students in grades 6-11, Avelino Pena Reyes 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-11
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avelino Pena Reyes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Avelino Pena Reyes's student population of 42 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Avelino Pena Reyes 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 Avelino Pena Reyes 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
#621 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
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
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avelino Pena Reyes's ranking?
Avelino Pena Reyes is ranked #621 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Avelino Pena Reyes?
42 students attend Avelino Pena Reyes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Avelino Pena Reyes students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avelino Pena Reyes?
Avelino Pena Reyes has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Avelino Pena Reyes offer ?
Avelino Pena Reyes offers enrollment in grades 6-11 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Avelino Pena Reyes part of?
Avelino Pena Reyes is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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