Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Purificacion Rodriguez ranks in the top 10% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Purificacion Rodriguez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
School Overview
Purificacion Rodriguez's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Purificacion Rodriguez ranks within the top 10% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Purificacion Rodriguez 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
#56 out of 836 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
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 is Purificacion Rodriguez's ranking?
Purificacion Rodriguez is ranked #56 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Purificacion Rodriguez?
293 students attend Purificacion Rodriguez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Purificacion Rodriguez students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purificacion Rodriguez?
Purificacion Rodriguez has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Purificacion Rodriguez offer ?
Purificacion Rodriguez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Purificacion Rodriguez part of?
Purificacion Rodriguez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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