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#522 of 842 schools in PR
Aurea E. Quiles Claudio
High School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 494, Guanica, PR 00653
Enrollment
295
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
5.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
295
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
5.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#522 of 842
In Guanica
#4 of 6
public schools
In district
#522 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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About Aurea E. Quiles Claudio
Aurea E. Quiles Claudio is a public high school in Guanica, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Aurea E.
Quiles Claudio serves approximately 295 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Aurea E. Quiles Claudio has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #522 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Aurea E. Quiles Claudio show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 5.7
- PR avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
At 9.2:1 students to teachers, Aurea E. Quiles Claudio sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
45% of students at Aurea E. Quiles Claudio were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Aurea E. Quiles Claudio — Students at Aurea E. Quiles Claudio score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.9/10.
How Aurea E. Quiles Claudio Compares
See how Aurea E. Quiles Claudio performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO BOX 494, Guanica, PR 00653
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Aurea E. Quiles Claudio may also want to explore other high schools in the area. ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI YAUCO (rated 9.3/10, 5.3 miles away, in nearby Yauco), which scores notably higher. Another option is LOAIZA CORDERO DEL ROSARIO (rated 6.2/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Yauco), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, SUPERIOR OCUPACIONAL Y TECNICA DE YAUCO (rated 6.0/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Yauco), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Guanica, see our Guanica schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| AGRIPINA SEDA Guanica | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
| MARIA L. MCDOUGALL Guanica | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| ELSA E. COUTO ANNONI Guanica | 1.4 mi | 9.5 |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA GUANICA Guanica | 1.7 mi | 8.9 |
| JOSE RODRIGUEZ SOTO Lajas | 2.2 mi | 4.2 |
| LUIS A. FERRE AGUAYO Yauco | 3.3 mi | 7.1 |
| MAGUEYES II Guanica | 3.5 mi | 5.3 |
| INES MARIA MENDOZA YAUCO Yauco | 4.4 mi | 9.3 |
| BENICIA VELEZ Yauco | 4.5 mi | 9.4 |
| LOAIZA CORDERO DEL ROSARIO Yauco | 4.5 mi | 6.2 |
| PROFESORA LUISA MONSEGUR VELEZ Yauco | 4.6 mi | 9.3 |
| DAVID ANTONGIORGI CORDOVA Sabana Grande | 5.0 mi | 7.4 |
| SUPERIOR OCUPACIONAL Y TECNICA DE YAUCO Yauco | 5.0 mi | 6.0 |
| JOSE ONOFRE TORRES Yauco | 5.1 mi | 4.5 |
| ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI YAUCO Yauco | 5.3 mi | 9.3 |
| ARTURO LLUBERAS Yauco | 5.3 mi | 8.6 |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA YAUCO Yauco | 5.3 mi | 7.7 |
| ELVIRA VICENTE Yauco | 5.3 mi | 5.8 |
| SANTIAGO NEGRONI Yauco | 5.3 mi | 8.0 |
| ALMACIGO ALTO II Yauco | 6.1 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00653 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$15,225
Median Home Value
$80,400
Median Rent
$326/mo
Population
8,665
College Educated
15.3%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty Rate
66.2%
Median Age
45.2
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|---|---|
| CARMEN BELEN VEIGA Juana Diaz, PR | 5.6 |
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| JOSE CAMPECHE SAN LORENZO San Lorenzo, PR | 5.5 |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA UTUADO Utuado, PR | 5.5 |
| JUAN JOSE MAUNEZ Naguabo, PR | 5.7 |
| SUPERIOR ILEANA DE GRACIA Vega Alta, PR | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aurea E. Quiles Claudio
What grades does Aurea E. Quiles Claudio serve?
Aurea E. Quiles Claudio serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Aurea E. Quiles Claudio?
Aurea E. Quiles Claudio has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurea E. Quiles Claudio?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurea E. Quiles Claudio is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aurea E. Quiles Claudio rank in PR?
Aurea E. Quiles Claudio ranks #522 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Aurea E. Quiles Claudio's MySchoolScout rating?
Aurea E. Quiles Claudio has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Aurea E. Quiles Claudio?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aurea E. Quiles Claudio has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Aurea E. Quiles Claudio a charter school?
No, Aurea E. Quiles Claudio is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aurea E. Quiles Claudio a Title I school?
No, Aurea E. Quiles Claudio is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aurea E. Quiles Claudio?
91.2% of students at Aurea E. Quiles Claudio qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 19 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Guánica Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (787) 835-2770
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #522 of 842
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