Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tomas Vera Ayala ranks in the top 5% 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 90-94% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tomas Vera Ayala ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Community Size
School Overview
Tomas Vera Ayala's student population of 154 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tomas Vera Ayala ranks within the top 5% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tomas Vera Ayala is 0.00, which is less 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
#23 out of 836 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)90-94%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 is Tomas Vera Ayala's ranking?
Tomas Vera Ayala is ranked #23 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Tomas Vera Ayala?
154 students attend Tomas Vera Ayala.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tomas Vera Ayala students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomas Vera Ayala?
Tomas Vera Ayala has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tomas Vera Ayala offer ?
Tomas Vera Ayala offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tomas Vera Ayala part of?
Tomas Vera Ayala is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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