Rafael Hernandez
Tel:
(787) 858-1994
Rafael Hernandez serves 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Rafael Hernandez placed in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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
Rafael Hernandez places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Rafael Hernandez's student population of 301 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 301 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rafael Hernandez is ranked within the top 50% 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 Rafael Hernandez 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 | #376 out of 1086 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 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 and middle school to Rafael Hernandez is Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jose Gualberto Padilla (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Vega Baja Jose Gualberto Padilla Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 242 students10
0.8 miles
Calle Betances #75
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-2520 0.8 K-5 242 - Vega Baja Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez Math: 70% | Reading: 93%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-12 | 440 students10
0.8 miles
Calle Betances Num.75
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6327 0.8 6-12 440 - Vega Baja Centro De Adiestramiento Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: Inquire with school | 144 students10
0.9 miles
Carr 155 Km 6 Hm 5 Bo Pugnado
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-1360 0.9 Inquire with school 144 - Vega Baja Lino Padro Rivera Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 814 students10
0.9 miles
Calle Tulio Otero
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-2110 0.9 9-12 814 - Vega Baja Manuel Martinez Davila Math: 6% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 599 students10
0.9 miles
Carr 155 Bo Pugnado
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-1152 0.9 K-8 599
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