Antonio Sanchez Ruiz Elementary School (Closed 2016)

Carr 115 Km 19 Hm 8 Bo Guayabo
Aguada, PR 00602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Antonio Sanchez Ruiz Elementary School 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(14-15)
20-29%
36%
(14-15)
11-19%
43%
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
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Antonio Sanchez Ruiz Elementary School?
104 students attend Antonio Sanchez Ruiz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Antonio Sanchez Ruiz Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Antonio Sanchez Ruiz Elementary School?
Antonio Sanchez Ruiz Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Antonio Sanchez Ruiz Elementary School offer ?
Antonio Sanchez Ruiz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Antonio Sanchez Ruiz Elementary School part of?
Antonio Sanchez Ruiz Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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