Serving 230 students in grades 6-8, Padre Rufo M. Fernandez ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 4% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)4%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)26%
48%
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
83%
6%
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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Padre Rufo M. Fernandez?
230 students attend Padre Rufo M. Fernandez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Padre Rufo M. Fernandez students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Padre Rufo M. Fernandez?
Padre Rufo M. Fernandez has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Padre Rufo M. Fernandez offer ?
Padre Rufo M. Fernandez offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Padre Rufo M. Fernandez part of?
Padre Rufo M. Fernandez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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