Serving 117 students in grades 1-6, Su Rexford G. Tugwell 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 was ≥80% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥80%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Su Rexford G. Tugwell?
117 students attend Su Rexford G. Tugwell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Su Rexford G. Tugwell students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Su Rexford G. Tugwell?
Su Rexford G. Tugwell has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Su Rexford G. Tugwell offer ?
Su Rexford G. Tugwell offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Su Rexford G. Tugwell part of?
Su Rexford G. Tugwell is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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