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#824 of 842 schools in PR

Antonio Valero Bernabe

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 953, Fajardo, PR 00738

  • Math 1% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2018)
  • 10:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics1.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency11% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
Chronic Absenteeism79.1%

Students at Antonio Valero Bernabe score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency1%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 11% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
19%
2011
Math
1%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
1%
ELA
28%
2013
Math
1%
ELA
19%
2014
Math
1%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
1%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
1%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
1%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 1% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 21% (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

91%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Antonio Valero Bernabe 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 61Somewhat Walkable

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

Median income

$25,365

Median home value

$118,800

Median rent

$617/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

69.5%

Poverty rate

40.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Josefina FerreroEnrollment path unverified7.86–80.7 mi306Compare →
Irma Pedraza RuizEnrollment path unverified2.96–84.7 mi229Compare →
Rafael N. CocaEnrollment path unverified5.35–84.8 mi278Compare →
Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified8.2K–12Not available511Compare →

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

Antonio Valero Bernabe is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Antonio Valero Bernabe

Antonio Valero Bernabe is a public middle school in Fajardo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 211 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #824 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Antonio Valero Bernabe

What grades does Antonio Valero Bernabe serve?

Antonio Valero Bernabe serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Antonio Valero Bernabe?

Antonio Valero Bernabe has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Antonio Valero Bernabe?

The student-teacher ratio at Antonio Valero Bernabe is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Antonio Valero Bernabe rank in PR?

Antonio Valero Bernabe ranks #824 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Antonio Valero Bernabe's MySchoolScout rating?

Antonio Valero Bernabe has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Antonio Valero Bernabe?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Antonio Valero Bernabe has 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Antonio Valero Bernabe a charter school?

No, Antonio Valero Bernabe is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Antonio Valero Bernabe a Title I school?

No, Antonio Valero Bernabe is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Antonio Valero Bernabe?

91.0% of students at Antonio Valero Bernabe 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
211
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Fajardo Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
79.1%
Area population (ZIP 00738)
29,797
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
44.7
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 00738; 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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