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Julio Alvarado Tricoche vs. Rodulfo Del Valle

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School Overview

School
Julio Alvarado Tricoche
Calle 13 Urb Jardines Del Cari
Ponce, PR 00731
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Rodulfo Del Valle
Ave Tito Castro Carr. 14
Ponce, PR 00731
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Julio Alvarado Tricoche ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Rodulfo Del Valle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 169 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Julio Alvarado Tricoche ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Serving 209 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rodulfo Del Valle ranks in the top 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
169 students
209 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Julio Alvarado Tricoche over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rodulfo Del Valle over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Julio Alvarado Tricoche.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rodulfo Del Valle.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Julio Alvarado Tricoche over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rodulfo Del Valle over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Julio Alvarado Tricoche with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and the state of Puerto Rico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rodulfo Del Valle with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and the state of Puerto Rico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#343 out of 839 schools in PR
(Top 50%)
#281 out of 839 schools in PR
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Julio Alvarado Tricoche, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rodulfo Del Valle, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in PR)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Julio Alvarado Tricoche who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rodulfo Del Valle who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PR)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in PR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Julio Alvarado Tricoche who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rodulfo Del Valle who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in PR)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in PR)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Julio Alvarado Tricoche by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rodulfo Del Valle by grade.
Kindergarten Students
34
43
Grade 1 Students
34
29
Grade 2 Students
26
42
Grade 3 Students
23
33
Grade 4 Students
26
29
Grade 5 Students
26
33

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
99%
99%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Julio Alvarado Tricoche, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and in Puerto Rico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rodulfo Del Valle, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and in Puerto Rico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.02
0.02

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Julio Alvarado Tricoche, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rodulfo Del Valle, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Julio Alvarado Tricoche, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rodulfo Del Valle, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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