Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hector I. Rivera 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hector I. Rivera ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hector I. Rivera's student population of 222 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
222 students
![This chart displays total students of Hector I. Rivera by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Hector I. Rivera by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/140000/140237/hector-i-rivera-chart-dH0WSF.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Hector I. Rivera 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 Hector I. Rivera is 0.02, which is more 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
#420 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hector I. Rivera and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hector I. Rivera and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/140000/140237/hector-i-rivera-chart-bqMelQG.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hector I. Rivera and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hector I. Rivera and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/140000/140237/hector-i-rivera-chart-4aF9fO.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
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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
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hector I. Rivera. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hector I. Rivera.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/140000/140237/hector-i-rivera-chart-G84VyZ.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/140000/140237/hector-i-rivera-chart-wmBHz5.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hector I. Rivera and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hector I. Rivera and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/140000/140237/hector-i-rivera-chart-ydukS6.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hector I. Rivera and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hector I. Rivera and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/140000/140237/hector-i-rivera-chart-bitqdkt.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hector I. Rivera's ranking?
Hector I. Rivera is ranked #420 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Hector I. Rivera?
222 students attend Hector I. Rivera.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Hector I. Rivera students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hector I. Rivera?
Hector I. Rivera has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hector I. Rivera offer ?
Hector I. Rivera offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hector I. Rivera part of?
Hector I. Rivera is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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