Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Maria Catalina Tejada Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
140 students
Showing 1997–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 1997–2025. View full 34-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Showing 1997–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
100%
100%
Showing 1997–2025. View full 33-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
74%
Showing 1997–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
14%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Maria Catalina Tejada Elementary School?
140 students attend Maria Catalina Tejada Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Maria Catalina Tejada Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maria Catalina Tejada Elementary School?
Maria Catalina Tejada Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Maria Catalina Tejada Elementary School offer ?
Maria Catalina Tejada Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Maria Catalina Tejada Elementary School part of?
Maria Catalina Tejada Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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