Serving 128 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tallaboa Poniente ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
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
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-69%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
76%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Tallaboa Poniente?
128 students attend Tallaboa Poniente.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Tallaboa Poniente students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tallaboa Poniente?
Tallaboa Poniente has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tallaboa Poniente offer ?
Tallaboa Poniente offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tallaboa Poniente part of?
Tallaboa Poniente is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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