Rafael Quinones Vidal High School (Closed 2018)

Res. Bairoa Calle 31 Final
Caguas, PR 00727
Serving 205 students in grades 8-9, Rafael Quinones Vidal High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(16-17)
≤5%
36%
(16-17)
55-59%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
99%
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
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
83%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Rafael Quinones Vidal High School?
205 students attend Rafael Quinones Vidal High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Rafael Quinones Vidal High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rafael Quinones Vidal High School?
Rafael Quinones Vidal High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rafael Quinones Vidal High School offer ?
Rafael Quinones Vidal High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Rafael Quinones Vidal High School part of?
Rafael Quinones Vidal High School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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