Excellent
#32 of 842 schools in PR
Top 4% in state
Ruthford B. Hayes
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 1404, Juana Diaz, PR 00795
Enrollment
329
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
9.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
329
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
9.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#32 of 842
In Juana Diaz
#1 of 12
public schools
In district
#32 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Ruthford B. Hayes
Ruthford B. Hayes is a public elementary school in Juana Diaz, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Ruthford B.
Hayes serves approximately 329 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Ruthford B. Hayes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Ruthford B. Hayes show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 9.2 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
Score Breakdown
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Ruthford B. Hayes — Students at Ruthford B. Hayes score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Ruthford B. Hayes Compares
See how Ruthford B. Hayes performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 1404, Juana Diaz, PR 00795
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ruthford B. Hayes may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CAPITANEJO (rated 9.0/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Ponce), with a very similar rating. Another option is LLANOS DEL SUR (rated 8.7/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Ponce), with a comparable rating. Additionally, JUAN SERAPIO MANGUAL (rated 8.6/10, 4.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Juana Diaz, see our Juana Diaz schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MANUEL FERNANDEZ JUNCOS Juana Diaz | 0.1 mi | 6.3 |
| FELIPE COLON DIAZ Juana Diaz | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| LUIS LLORENS TORRES JUANA DIAZ Juana Diaz | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| CARMEN BELEN VEIGA Juana Diaz | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| PEDRO COLON SANTIAGO Juana Diaz | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| FRANCISCO PRADO PICART Juana Diaz | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| DR. PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS JUANA DIAZ Juana Diaz | 2.7 mi | 5.5 |
| DR. MAXIMO DONOSO SANCHEZ Juana Diaz | 2.7 mi | 7.4 |
| SUPERIOR JUAN SERRALLES Ponce | 3.0 mi | 6.1 |
| INTERMEDIA JUAN SERRALLES Ponce | 3.0 mi | 4.8 |
| LLANOS DEL SUR Ponce | 3.1 mi | 8.7 |
| ZOILO GRACIA Juana Diaz | 3.6 mi | 8.5 |
| CAPITANEJO Ponce | 3.6 mi | 9.0 |
| LUIS MUNOZ MARIN JUANA DIAZ Juana Diaz | 4.0 mi | 4.9 |
| JUAN SERAPIO MANGUAL Juana Diaz | 4.0 mi | 8.6 |
| CRISTINA (AMADA) MARTINEZ MARTINEZ Villalba | 4.1 mi | 6.2 |
| HATILLO Villalba | 4.3 mi | 8.1 |
| CENTRO RESIDENCIAL OPORTUNIDADES EDUCATIVAS VILLALBA (CROEV) Villalba | 4.9 mi | 9.7 |
| DANIEL SERRANO RIVERA Villalba | 5.2 mi | 8.1 |
| FRANCISCO ZAYAS SANTANA Villalba | 5.2 mi | 3.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00795 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$23,391
Median Home Value
$102,200
Median Rent
$522/mo
Population
43,212
College Educated
27.6%
Homeownership
77.2%
Avg Commute
27.3 min
Poverty Rate
43.3%
Median Age
42.4
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| AMALIA LOPEZ DE AVILA Camuy, PR | 9.2 |
| ANA M. JAVARIZ Aguadilla, PR | 9.2 |
| BERTA ZALDUONDO Fajardo, PR | 9.2 |
| EFREN RODRIGUEZ TORO Hormigueros, PR | 9.2 |
| JUANA A. MENDEZ Carolina, PR | 9.2 |
| HOMERO RIVERA SOLA Aguadilla, PR | 9.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ruthford B. Hayes
What grades does Ruthford B. Hayes serve?
Ruthford B. Hayes serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ruthford B. Hayes?
Ruthford B. Hayes has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruthford B. Hayes?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruthford B. Hayes is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruthford B. Hayes rank in PR?
Ruthford B. Hayes ranks #32 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Ruthford B. Hayes's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruthford B. Hayes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Ruthford B. Hayes?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruthford B. Hayes has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Ruthford B. Hayes a charter school?
No, Ruthford B. Hayes is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ruthford B. Hayes a Title I school?
No, Ruthford B. Hayes is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruthford B. Hayes?
91.2% of students at Ruthford B. Hayes qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 61 Somewhat Walkable
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Juana Díaz Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (787) 837-2336
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #32 of 842
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