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Rafael Hernandez (Closed 2023)

Carr. 345 Km.0 Hm. 1 Lavadero
Hormigueros, PR 00660
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rafael Hernandez ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
45-49%
35%
(17-18)
45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
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
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Rafael Hernandez?
166 students attend Rafael Hernandez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rafael Hernandez students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rafael Hernandez?
Rafael Hernandez has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rafael Hernandez offer ?
Rafael Hernandez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rafael Hernandez part of?

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