Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz (Closed 2021)

Carr 130 Ramal 491 Bo Naranjit
Hatillo, PR 00659
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
187 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 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)
(17-18)
85-89%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz 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 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
85-89%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz 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 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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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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Two or more races
n/a
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz 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 Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz?
187 students attend Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz?
Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz offer ?
Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz part of?
Joaquin Rodriguez Ruiz is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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