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Very Good

#316 of 842 schools in PR

Top 37% in state

Aquilino Caban

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Aguada, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

PO BOX 9000 SUITE 673, Aguada, PR 00602

  • Math 24% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2018)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism48.2%

Students at Aquilino Caban score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency24%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2015, to 36% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2011
Math
19%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
13%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 44% (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

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Aquilino Caban 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

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

Median income

$21,702

Median home value

$108,200

Median rent

$465/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

75.3%

Poverty rate

46.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Juan Lino SantiagoEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–80.8 mi499Compare →
Anselmo VillarrubiaEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–51.9 mi216Compare →
Adolfo BabiloniaEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–52.6 mi289Compare →
Lydia MelendezEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–52.6 mi147Compare →

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

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

About Aquilino Caban

Aquilino Caban is a public elementary school in Aguada, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 363 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #316 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aquilino Caban

What grades does Aquilino Caban serve?

Aquilino Caban serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Aquilino Caban?

Aquilino Caban has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aquilino Caban?

The student-teacher ratio at Aquilino Caban is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aquilino Caban rank in PR?

Aquilino Caban ranks #316 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Aquilino Caban's MySchoolScout rating?

Aquilino Caban has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Aquilino Caban?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aquilino Caban has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Aquilino Caban a charter school?

No, Aquilino Caban is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Aquilino Caban a Title I school?

No, Aquilino Caban is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aquilino Caban?

91.2% of students at Aquilino Caban 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
363
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Aguada Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.2%
Area population (ZIP 00602)
37,510
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
46
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 00602; 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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