Rafael Hernandez
Tel:
(787) 763-8514
Rafael Hernandez serves 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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.
Rafael Hernandez placed in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 252 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 252 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 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 | #441 out of 1086 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 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 |
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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 Rafael Hernandez is Ines M Mendoza Vda De Munoz Marin (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Santiago Iglesias Pantin (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Juan Santiago Iglesias Pantin Grades: K-8 | 269 students
0.1 miles
Calle Urdiales Esq. Flandes Sa
San Juan, PR 00923
(787) 767-8721 0.1 K-8 269 - San Juan Ines M Mendoza Vda De Munoz Marin Grades: PK-12 | 867 students
0.5 miles
Carr. 842 Km. 2.6 Caimito Bajo
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 720-2853 0.5 PK-12 867 - San Juan Jose F. Diaz Grades: K-5 | 229 students
0.5 miles
Carr. 843 Km. 3.6 Carraizo Alt
San Juan, PR 00926
(787) 760-4255 0.5 K-5 229 - San Juan Gustavo A. Becquer Grades: K-6 | 163 students
0.6 miles
Calle Francia Esq Arecibo 31
San Juan, PR 00917
(787) 764-4260 0.6 K-6 163 - San Juan Las Mercedes Grades: K-5 | 171 students
0.6 miles
Duarte Final Floral Park
San Juan, PR 00917
(787) 754-0435 0.6 K-5 171
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