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#210 of 842 schools in PR

Top 25% in state

Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1823, Juncos, PR 00777

  • Math 57% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2018)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism61.2%

Students at Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency57%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 23 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
28%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 47% (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

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera 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 64Somewhat Walkable

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

Median income

$28,175

Median home value

$116,800

Median rent

$589/mo

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

33.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00777; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roberto Silva MoralesEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–51.2 mi364Compare →
Juana SanchezEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–91.8 mi314Compare →
Pedro BoschEnrollment path unverified3.0K–81.8 mi256Compare →
Clara M. AramburuEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–82.6 mi331Compare →

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

Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera

Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera is a public elementary school in Juncos, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 201 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera

What grades does Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera serve?

Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera?

Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera?

The student-teacher ratio at Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera rank in PR?

Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera ranks #210 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera's MySchoolScout rating?

Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera a charter school?

No, Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera a Title I school?

No, Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera?

91.0% of students at Carmen Arzuaga De Rivera 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 – 5th
Enrollment
201
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Juncos Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.2%
Area population (ZIP 00777)
37,243
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
40.4
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 00777; 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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