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#611 of 842 schools in PR
Aristides Cales Quiros
School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Guayanilla, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 560357, Guayanilla, PR 00656
- Math 21% proficient (2018)
- Reading 35% proficient (2018)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aristides Cales Quiros score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 13 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 28% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 38% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aristides Cales Quiros 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 42Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$21,511
Median home value
$84,900
Median rent
$435/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
49%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalila TorresEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–9 | 0.5 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Gloria Maria Borrero OliverasEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–10 | 2.7 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Ramon Perez PurcellEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
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
- #611 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aristides Cales Quiros is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aristides Cales Quiros
Aristides Cales Quiros is a public school in Guayanilla, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 237 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aristides Cales Quiros
What grades does Aristides Cales Quiros serve?
Aristides Cales Quiros serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.
How many students attend Aristides Cales Quiros?
Aristides Cales Quiros has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aristides Cales Quiros?
The student-teacher ratio at Aristides Cales Quiros is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aristides Cales Quiros rank in PR?
Aristides Cales Quiros ranks #611 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Aristides Cales Quiros's MySchoolScout rating?
Aristides Cales Quiros has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Aristides Cales Quiros?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aristides Cales Quiros has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Aristides Cales Quiros a charter school?
No, Aristides Cales Quiros is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aristides Cales Quiros a Title I school?
No, Aristides Cales Quiros is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aristides Cales Quiros?
91.1% of students at Aristides Cales Quiros 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
- Kindergarten – 10th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Guayanilla Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.5%
- Phone
- (787) 835-7451
- Area population (ZIP 00656)
- 17,815
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 00656; 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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