Serving 278 students in grades 5-8, Rafael N. Coca 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 is ≤1% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rafael N. Coca ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rafael N. Coca's student population of 278 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rafael N. Coca ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rafael N. Coca is 0.06, 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
#789 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
97%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
3%
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
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rafael N. Coca's ranking?
Rafael N. Coca is ranked #789 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Rafael N. Coca?
278 students attend Rafael N. Coca.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rafael N. Coca students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rafael N. Coca?
Rafael N. Coca has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rafael N. Coca offer ?
Rafael N. Coca offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Rafael N. Coca part of?
Rafael N. Coca is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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