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#653 of 842 schools in PR

Clara M. Aramburu

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

HC 01 BOX 6160, Juncos, PR 00777

  • Math 20% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2018)
  • 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism40.5%

Students at Clara M. Aramburu score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency20%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 29% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
21%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
11%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
9%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

90.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clara M. Aramburu 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 5Car-Dependent

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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
Juana SanchezEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–91.4 mi314Compare →
Pedro BoschEnrollment path unverified3.0K–81.5 mi256Compare →
Georgina BaqueroEnrollment path unverified5.7K–122.2 mi234Compare →
Carmen Arzuaga De RiveraEnrollment path unverified7.8K–52.6 mi201Compare →

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

Clara M. Aramburu is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clara M. Aramburu

Clara M. Aramburu is a public elementary school in Juncos, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 331 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #653 of 842 schools in PR.

State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clara M. Aramburu

What grades does Clara M. Aramburu serve?

Clara M. Aramburu serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Clara M. Aramburu?

Clara M. Aramburu has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara M. Aramburu?

The student-teacher ratio at Clara M. Aramburu is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clara M. Aramburu rank in PR?

Clara M. Aramburu ranks #653 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Clara M. Aramburu's MySchoolScout rating?

Clara M. Aramburu 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 Clara M. Aramburu?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clara M. Aramburu has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Clara M. Aramburu a charter school?

No, Clara M. Aramburu is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clara M. Aramburu a Title I school?

No, Clara M. Aramburu is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clara M. Aramburu?

90.9% of students at Clara M. Aramburu 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Juncos Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.5%
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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