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Very Good

#292 of 842 schools in PR

Top 35% in state

Angela Cordero Bernard

Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PO BOX 7496, Ponce, PR 00731

Enrollment

444

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Puerto Rico schools

#292 of 842

In Ponce

#14 of 38

public schools

In district

#292 of 842

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

School environment

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Angela Cordero Bernard

7.2/10

Elementary School in Ponce · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.2/10

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About Angela Cordero Bernard

Angela Cordero Bernard is a public elementary school in Ponce, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Angela Cordero Bernard serves approximately 444 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Angela Cordero Bernard has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #292 of 842 schools in PR.

Structured state assessment records for Angela Cordero Bernard show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.0
  • PR avg 7.0

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1

Angela Cordero Bernard — Students at Angela Cordero Bernard score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

91%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)

Math Proficiency 45.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
School
State
N/A

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↑ Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
52%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.8/10.

How Angela Cordero Bernard Compares

See how Angela Cordero Bernard performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.2/10
65th percentile in PR
Academic
7.7/10
Very Good
Growth
5.8/10
Average
Environment
9.7/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
91%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
41 teachers

Location

PO BOX 7496, Ponce, PR 00731

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Angela Cordero Bernard may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LIBRADO NET (rated 9.1/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JUAN CUEVAS ABOY (rated 8.7/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ABRAHAM LINCOLN PONCE (rated 8.6/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ponce, see our Ponce schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
SOR ISOLINA FERRE Ponce 0.2 mi 5.2
LUCY GRILLASCA Ponce 1.5 mi 4.7
ABRAHAM LINCOLN PONCE Ponce 1.7 mi 8.6
JUAN CUEVAS ABOY Ponce 1.6 mi 8.7
ISMAEL MALDONADO LUGARO Ponce 1.7 mi 6.0
ANDRES GRILLASCA SALAS Ponce 1.8 mi 4.4
RAMON MARIN Ponce 1.9 mi 7.0
HEMETERIO COLON Ponce 1.9 mi 5.9
BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARD Ponce 2.1 mi 6.7
PONCE HIGH SCHOOL Ponce 2.2 mi 4.9
DR. PILA Ponce 2.2 mi 6.7
DR. RAFAEL PUJALS Ponce 2.3 mi 5.8
JAIME L. DREW Ponce 2.4 mi 7.9
ANTONIO PAOLI PONCE Ponce 2.5 mi 3.5
EDUARDO NEUMANN GANDIA Ponce 2.5 mi 6.4
DR. JOSE CELSO BARBOSA PONCE Ponce 2.5 mi 7.1
LIBRADO NET Ponce 2.6 mi 9.1
JOSEFINA BOYA LEON Ponce 2.6 mi 7.0
RODULFO DEL VALLE Ponce 2.9 mi 8.4
ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI PONCE Ponce 3.1 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 00731 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$16,917

Median Home Value

$86,800

Median Rent

$426/mo

Population

10,221

College Educated

22.1%

Homeownership

79.4%

Avg Commute

26.6 min

Poverty Rate

56.4%

Median Age

47.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Angela Cordero Bernard

What grades does Angela Cordero Bernard serve?

Angela Cordero Bernard serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Angela Cordero Bernard?

Angela Cordero Bernard has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Angela Cordero Bernard?

The student-teacher ratio at Angela Cordero Bernard is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Angela Cordero Bernard rank in PR?

Angela Cordero Bernard ranks #292 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Angela Cordero Bernard's MySchoolScout rating?

Angela Cordero Bernard has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Angela Cordero Bernard?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Angela Cordero Bernard has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Angela Cordero Bernard a charter school?

No, Angela Cordero Bernard is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Angela Cordero Bernard a Title I school?

No, Angela Cordero Bernard is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Angela Cordero Bernard?

91.0% of students at Angela Cordero Bernard qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Free/Reduced Lunch
91.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ponce Municipio

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academics, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but is not factored into the score. Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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