Purificacion Rodriguez
Purificacion Rodriguez serves 298 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Purificacion Rodriguez placed in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (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 80-84% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Purificacion Rodriguez places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Purificacion Rodriguez's student population of 298 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 298 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Purificacion Rodriguez is ranked within the top 10% 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 Purificacion Rodriguez 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 | #76 out of 1086 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 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 |
All Ethnic Groups |
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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 Purificacion Rodriguez is Herminio W Santaella (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Benjamin Franklin (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jose Ramon Rodriguez (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Coamo Jose Ramon Rodriguez Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 353 students10
0.3 miles
Calle Dr Veve Sur
Coamo, PR 00769
(787) 825-1127 0.3 K-5 353 - Coamo Benjamin Franklin Math: 21% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 251 students10
0.5 miles
Calle Jose I Quinton #82
Coamo, PR 00769
(787) 825-1284 0.5 6-8 251 - Coamo Florencio Santiago Math: 26% | Reading: 56%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 320 students10
0.5 miles
Calle Jose I Quinton 116 Bo Pu
Coamo, PR 00769
(787) 825-1575 0.5 6-8 320 - Coamo Susana Rivera-nueva (elemental Bo Llanos) Math: 57% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 488 students10
1.2 miles
Bo Los Llanos Carr Pr 14 Int 5
Coamo, PR 00769
(787) 773-4075 1.2 K-6 488 - Coamo Aurelia Quintero Laboy Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 124 students10
1.7 miles
Carr 555 Km 7 Hm 2 Bo Pasto
Coamo, PR 00769
(787) 825-3808 1.7 K-6 124
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