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Rafael De Jesus

Calle Pimentel Y Castro
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rafael De Jesus ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 20% in PR
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Rafael De Jesus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Rafael De Jesus's student population of 241 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Rafael De Jesus ranks within the top 20% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rafael De Jesus 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.
This School
State Level (PR)
#118 out of 839 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rafael De Jesus, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rafael De Jesus 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 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rafael De Jesus 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 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rafael De Jesus and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rafael De Jesus and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rafael De Jesus.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
0.02
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rafael De Jesus 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
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rafael De Jesus 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rafael De Jesus's ranking?
Rafael De Jesus is ranked #118 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Rafael De Jesus?
241 students attend Rafael De Jesus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Rafael De Jesus students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rafael De Jesus?
Rafael De Jesus has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rafael De Jesus offer ?
Rafael De Jesus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rafael De Jesus part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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