Rufino Huertas (Closed 2023)

Carr 153 Sector Las Flores Bo
Coamo, PR 00769
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rufino Huertas ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). 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 16:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
205 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
50-54%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rufino Huertas and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
55-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rufino Huertas and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rufino Huertas and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rufino Huertas and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rufino Huertas and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rufino Huertas and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 35% PR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Rufino Huertas?
205 students attend Rufino Huertas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rufino Huertas students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rufino Huertas?
Rufino Huertas has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rufino Huertas offer ?
Rufino Huertas offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rufino Huertas part of?

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