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#794 of 842 schools in PR

20 De Septiembre De 1988

Middle School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Vieques, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1554, Vieques, PR 00765

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2018)
  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics1.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment5.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism46.1%

Students at 20 De Septiembre De 1988 score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency3%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 12% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
1%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
1%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 24% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

90.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where 20 De Septiembre De 1988 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 62Somewhat Walkable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$17,531

Median home value

$113,100

Median rent

$424/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

59.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00765; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Adrianne SerranoEnrollment path unverified2.94–123.8 mi91Compare →
Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified8.2K–12Not available511Compare →
Lcdo. Guillermo Atiles MoreauEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–12Not available122Compare →
Luis Munoz IglesiasEnrollment path unverified8.7K–12Not available483Compare →

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
#794 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

20 De Septiembre De 1988 is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About 20 De Septiembre De 1988

20 De Septiembre De 1988 is a public middle school in Vieques, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 165 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #794 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about 20 De Septiembre De 1988

What grades does 20 De Septiembre De 1988 serve?

20 De Septiembre De 1988 serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend 20 De Septiembre De 1988?

20 De Septiembre De 1988 has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at 20 De Septiembre De 1988?

The student-teacher ratio at 20 De Septiembre De 1988 is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does 20 De Septiembre De 1988 rank in PR?

20 De Septiembre De 1988 ranks #794 of 842 schools in PR.

What is 20 De Septiembre De 1988's MySchoolScout rating?

20 De Septiembre De 1988 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 20 De Septiembre De 1988?

Based on loaded state assessment records, 20 De Septiembre De 1988 has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is 20 De Septiembre De 1988 a charter school?

No, 20 De Septiembre De 1988 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is 20 De Septiembre De 1988 a Title I school?

No, 20 De Septiembre De 1988 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 20 De Septiembre De 1988?

90.9% of students at 20 De Septiembre De 1988 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
165
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Vieques Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.1%
Area population (ZIP 00765)
8,147
Area median age
46.3
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 00765; 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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