Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Domingo Ruiz Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Domingo Ruiz Elementary School?
188 students attend Domingo Ruiz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Domingo Ruiz Elementary School?
Domingo Ruiz Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Domingo Ruiz Elementary School offer ?
Domingo Ruiz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Domingo Ruiz Elementary School part of?
Domingo Ruiz Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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