Cuchillas

Carr 444 Km 3 Hm 7
Moca, PR 00676
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cuchillas ranks in the bottom 50% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50% in PR
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cuchillas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cuchillas's student population of 215 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
215 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cuchillas ranks within the bottom 50% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cuchillas 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PR)
#436 out of 836 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Cuchillas, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
35-39%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cuchillas 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
35-39%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cuchillas 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Cuchillas and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Cuchillas and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PR.
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cuchillas 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 Cuchillas 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 is Cuchillas's ranking?
Cuchillas is ranked #436 out of 836 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Cuchillas?
215 students attend Cuchillas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cuchillas students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cuchillas?
Cuchillas has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cuchillas offer ?
Cuchillas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cuchillas part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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