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#547 of 842 schools in PR
Centro Vocacional Especial
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Aguada, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1653, Aguada, PR 00602
- Math 30% proficient (2018)
- Reading 30% proficient (2018)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Centro Vocacional Especial score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2015, reaching 30% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 16% (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 Centro Vocacional Especial 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 45Car-Dependent
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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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eladio Tirado LopezEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Profesora Juana Rosario CarreroEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–9 | 2.0 mi | 664 | Compare → |
| Dr. Carlos GonzalezEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 858 | Compare → |
| Epifanio Estrada AguadaEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–9 | 2.9 mi | 489 | 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
- #547 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Centro Vocacional Especial is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centro Vocacional Especial
Centro Vocacional Especial is a public high school in Aguada, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 135 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #547 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centro Vocacional Especial
What grades does Centro Vocacional Especial serve?
Centro Vocacional Especial serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Centro Vocacional Especial?
Centro Vocacional Especial has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centro Vocacional Especial?
The student-teacher ratio at Centro Vocacional Especial is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Centro Vocacional Especial rank in PR?
Centro Vocacional Especial ranks #547 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Centro Vocacional Especial's MySchoolScout rating?
Centro Vocacional Especial has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Centro Vocacional Especial?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centro Vocacional Especial has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Centro Vocacional Especial a charter school?
No, Centro Vocacional Especial is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Centro Vocacional Especial a Title I school?
No, Centro Vocacional Especial is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centro Vocacional Especial?
91.1% of students at Centro Vocacional Especial 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Aguada Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (787) 868-3245
- 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.
- 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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