Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dr. Rafael Lopez Nussa 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 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)99%
100%
Black
(15-16)n/a
n/a
White
(15-16)1%
n/a
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% PR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% PR state average).
How many students attend Dr. Rafael Lopez Nussa Elementary School?
119 students attend Dr. Rafael Lopez Nussa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dr. Rafael Lopez Nussa Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Rafael Lopez Nussa Elementary School?
Dr. Rafael Lopez Nussa Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Rafael Lopez Nussa Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Rafael Lopez Nussa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. Rafael Lopez Nussa Elementary School part of?
Dr. Rafael Lopez Nussa Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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