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#657 of 842 schools in PR

Benito Cerezo Vazquez

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Aguadilla, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 250434, Aguadilla, PR 00603

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2018)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation6.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism78.4%

Students at Benito Cerezo Vazquez score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency3%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 22% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 36% (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

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Benito Cerezo Vazquez 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 35Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$19,243

Median home value

$141,800

Median rent

$448/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

57.1%

Poverty rate

47.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Salvador FuentesEnrollment path unverified6.09–123.1 mi218Compare →
Juan Suarez PelegrinaEnrollment path unverified4.59–124.2 mi462Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified9.09–12Not available107Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (croev)Enrollment path unverified9.79–12Not available173Compare →

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

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

About Benito Cerezo Vazquez

Benito Cerezo Vazquez is a public high school in Aguadilla, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 440 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Benito Cerezo Vazquez

What grades does Benito Cerezo Vazquez serve?

Benito Cerezo Vazquez serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Benito Cerezo Vazquez?

Benito Cerezo Vazquez has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benito Cerezo Vazquez?

The student-teacher ratio at Benito Cerezo Vazquez is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Benito Cerezo Vazquez rank in PR?

Benito Cerezo Vazquez ranks #657 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Benito Cerezo Vazquez's MySchoolScout rating?

Benito Cerezo Vazquez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Benito Cerezo Vazquez?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Benito Cerezo Vazquez has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Benito Cerezo Vazquez a charter school?

No, Benito Cerezo Vazquez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Benito Cerezo Vazquez a Title I school?

No, Benito Cerezo Vazquez is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benito Cerezo Vazquez?

91.1% of students at Benito Cerezo Vazquez 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
440
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Aguadilla Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.4%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 00603)
48,317
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
45.6
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 00603; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

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