Below Average
#678 of 842 schools in PR
Manuel Ruiz Gandia
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Arecibo, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 9937, Arecibo, PR 00612
- Math 15% proficient (2018)
- Reading 34% proficient (2018)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manuel Ruiz Gandia score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2015, to 25% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manuel Ruiz Gandia sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$23,831
Median home value
$112,300
Median rent
$503/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
40.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio SeijoEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Luis Melendez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–10 | 2.3 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Elba Lugo CarrionEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Timoteo DelgadoEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 4–12 | 2.7 mi | 356 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #678 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manuel Ruiz Gandia is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manuel Ruiz Gandia
Manuel Ruiz Gandia is a public elementary school in Arecibo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 396 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #678 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manuel Ruiz Gandia
What grades does Manuel Ruiz Gandia serve?
Manuel Ruiz Gandia serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Manuel Ruiz Gandia?
Manuel Ruiz Gandia has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel Ruiz Gandia?
The student-teacher ratio at Manuel Ruiz Gandia is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manuel Ruiz Gandia rank in PR?
Manuel Ruiz Gandia ranks #678 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Manuel Ruiz Gandia's MySchoolScout rating?
Manuel Ruiz Gandia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Manuel Ruiz Gandia?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manuel Ruiz Gandia has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Manuel Ruiz Gandia a charter school?
No, Manuel Ruiz Gandia is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manuel Ruiz Gandia a Title I school?
No, Manuel Ruiz Gandia is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manuel Ruiz Gandia?
91.2% of students at Manuel Ruiz Gandia qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Arecibo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.8%
- Phone
- (787) 879-0851
- Area population (ZIP 00612)
- 62,462
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00612; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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