Serving 205 students in grades 8-9, Rafael Quinones Vidal High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
99%
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%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Rafael Quinones Vidal High School?
205 students attend Rafael Quinones Vidal High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Rafael Quinones Vidal High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rafael Quinones Vidal High School?
Rafael Quinones Vidal High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rafael Quinones Vidal High School offer ?
Rafael Quinones Vidal High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Rafael Quinones Vidal High School part of?
Rafael Quinones Vidal High School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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