Domingo Ruiz Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Calle 3 Bo Domingo Ruiz
Arecibo, PR 00612
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Domingo Ruiz Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
188 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PR)
(13-14)
50-54%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
55-59%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
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Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Domingo Ruiz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Domingo Ruiz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Domingo Ruiz Elementary School?
188 students attend Domingo Ruiz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School?
Domingo Ruiz Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Domingo Ruiz Elementary School offer ?
Domingo Ruiz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Domingo Ruiz Elementary School part of?
Domingo Ruiz Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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