Rafael Rexach Dueno

Calle Principal Bo Palmer
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 150 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rafael Rexach Dueno ranks in the top 10% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 10% in PR
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rafael Rexach Dueno ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

Rafael Rexach Dueno's student population of 150 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Rafael Rexach Dueno ranks within the top 10% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rafael Rexach Dueno 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)
#72 out of 839 schools
(Top 10%)
55-59%
23%
70-74%
36%
70-79%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Hispanic
99%
100%
White
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
14%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rafael Rexach Dueno's ranking?
Rafael Rexach Dueno is ranked #72 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Rafael Rexach Dueno?
150 students attend Rafael Rexach Dueno.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Rafael Rexach Dueno students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rafael Rexach Dueno?
Rafael Rexach Dueno has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rafael Rexach Dueno offer ?
Rafael Rexach Dueno offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rafael Rexach Dueno part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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