Serving 164 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Miguel A. Rivera ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Miguel A. Rivera?
164 students attend Miguel A. Rivera.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Miguel A. Rivera students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miguel A. Rivera?
Miguel A. Rivera has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Miguel A. Rivera offer ?
Miguel A. Rivera offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Miguel A. Rivera part of?
Miguel A. Rivera is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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