Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). 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 6:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez's student population of 186 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez ranks within the top 5% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 839 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez's ranking?
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez is ranked #41 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez?
186 students attend Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez?
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez offer ?
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez part of?
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
3 10/29/2016
I went there in the 1970s and I still remember my first teacher Mrs. Toro, those was the days in my childhood. I would like to find my childhood friends from those days. my last year there was my six grade if any body remember this teacher tried to get a contact with me to see if we can get together. this are the teacher.Mrs. Perez science classMr. Rivera math classMrs. Pagan Spanish classthis are some of the teachers went I was in six grade. best school ever.
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