Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jaime C. Rodriguez 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 is 40-44% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jaime C. Rodriguez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Jaime C. Rodriguez's student population of 134 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jaime C. Rodriguez ranks within the top 30% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jaime C. Rodriguez is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 839 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 is Jaime C. Rodriguez's ranking?
Jaime C. Rodriguez is ranked #186 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Jaime C. Rodriguez?
134 students attend Jaime C. Rodriguez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jaime C. Rodriguez students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jaime C. Rodriguez?
Jaime C. Rodriguez has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jaime C. Rodriguez offer ?
Jaime C. Rodriguez offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Jaime C. Rodriguez part of?
Jaime C. Rodriguez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Jaime C. Rodriguez located?
Jaime C. Rodriguez is located in the Urbanizacion Jaime C Rodriguez neighborhood of Yabucoa, PR. There are 1 other public schools located in Urbanizacion Jaime C Rodriguez.
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