Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Manuel Ruiz Gandia 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 is 13% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manuel Ruiz Gandia's student population of 325 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Manuel Ruiz Gandia ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manuel Ruiz Gandia is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#628 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
23%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
100%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.8%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
74%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manuel Ruiz Gandia's ranking?
Manuel Ruiz Gandia is ranked #628 out of 839 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Manuel Ruiz Gandia?
325 students attend Manuel Ruiz Gandia.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Manuel Ruiz Gandia students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manuel Ruiz Gandia?
Manuel Ruiz Gandia has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Manuel Ruiz Gandia offer ?
Manuel Ruiz Gandia offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manuel Ruiz Gandia part of?
Manuel Ruiz Gandia is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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