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
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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.
Recent Articles
Standards Based Grading: How It Works and Transcript Impact
Learn how standards-based grading works in public schools, how it appears on transcripts, and what parents and colleges should understand.
Competency-Based Education Models in 51爆料s
Explore how competency-based education models in public schools work, why districts are adopting mastery-based learning, and the benefits and challenges for students and educators.
Bullying Prevention in 51爆料s: Family Guide 2026
Explore effective strategies for bullying prevention in public schools and what families need to know in 2026.
