Very Good
#298 of 842 schools in PR
Top 35% in state
Cotto Anexo
School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Arecibo, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 9582, Arecibo, PR 00612
- Math 75% proficient (2018)
- Reading 25% proficient (2018)
- 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cotto Anexo score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 25 points since 2014, reaching 50% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
Based on 16 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cotto Anexo 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$23,831
Median home value
$112,300
Median rent
$503/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
40.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John W. HarrisEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Luis Munoz Marin AreciboEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–10 | 0.7 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Angelica Gomez De BetancourtEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–9 | 3.0 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Timoteo DelgadoEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 4–12 | 4.3 mi | 356 | 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
- #298 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cotto Anexo is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cotto Anexo
Cotto Anexo is a public school in Arecibo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 34 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cotto Anexo
What grades does Cotto Anexo serve?
Cotto Anexo serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Cotto Anexo?
Cotto Anexo has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cotto Anexo?
The student-teacher ratio at Cotto Anexo is 2.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cotto Anexo rank in PR?
Cotto Anexo ranks #298 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Cotto Anexo's MySchoolScout rating?
Cotto Anexo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Cotto Anexo?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cotto Anexo has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Cotto Anexo a charter school?
No, Cotto Anexo is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cotto Anexo a Title I school?
No, Cotto Anexo is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cotto Anexo?
91.2% of students at Cotto Anexo 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Arecibo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.9%
- Phone
- (787) 878-8160
- Area population (ZIP 00612)
- 62,462
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 00612; 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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