Cuchillas
Tel:
(787) 877-3150
Cuchillas serves 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Cuchillas placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Cuchillas places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Cuchillas's student population of 240 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 240 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cuchillas is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,086 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cuchillas is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #250 out of 1086 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 83% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cuchillas is Dr Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Antonio S. Pedreira (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Anselmo Villarubia (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aguada Anselmo Villarubia Grades: PK-5 | 303 students
1.3 miles
Ramal 4416 Km 1.8 Bo Malpaso
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-8735 1.3 PK-5 303 - Moca Dr Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Grades: 9-12 | 351 students
1.6 miles
Calle Monsenor Jose Torres
Moca, PR 00676
(787) 818-0941 1.6 9-12 351 - Moca Antonio S. Pedreira Grades: 6-8 | 595 students
1.7 miles
150 Calle Blanca E Chiro
Moca, PR 00676
(787) 877-2830 1.7 6-8 595 - Moca Angel Gelo Morales Morales (marias Iii) Grades: K-5 | 117 students
3.2 miles
Carr 110 Km 5 Hm 7 Marias Iii
Moca, PR 00676
(787) 877-6746 3.2 K-5 117 - Moca Cerro Gordo Medina Grades: PK-5 | 169 students
3.2 miles
Carr 420 Int 495 Km 2.0
Moca, PR 00676
(787) 877-5850 3.2 PK-5 169
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