Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Herminia Rivera Fernandez (Guaraguao Carretera) ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
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Herminia Rivera Fernandez (Guaraguao Carretera)'s student population of 264 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
Herminia Rivera Fernandez (Guaraguao Carretera) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herminia Rivera Fernandez (Guaraguao Carretera) 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
#451 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
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Herminia Rivera Fernandez (Guaraguao Carretera) is ranked #451 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Herminia Rivera Fernandez (Guaraguao Carretera)?
264 students attend Herminia Rivera Fernandez (Guaraguao Carretera).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Herminia Rivera Fernandez (Guaraguao Carretera) students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herminia Rivera Fernandez (Guaraguao Carretera)?
Herminia Rivera Fernandez (Guaraguao Carretera) has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Herminia Rivera Fernandez (Guaraguao Carretera) offer ?
Herminia Rivera Fernandez (Guaraguao Carretera) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Herminia Rivera Fernandez (Guaraguao Carretera) part of?
Herminia Rivera Fernandez (Guaraguao Carretera) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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