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#785 of 842 schools in PR

Dr. Facundo Bueso

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 7278, San Juan, PR 00915

  • Math 1% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 13% proficient (2018)
  • 42.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics1.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-34.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate42%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism57.6%

Students at Dr. Facundo Bueso score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency1%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency13%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2015, to 7% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
1%
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

91%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dr. Facundo Bueso 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 63Somewhat Walkable

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

Median income

$14,502

Median home value

$109,600

Median rent

$517/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

40.4%

Poverty rate

66%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 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
Federico Asenjo - PretecnicaEnrollment path unverified5.09–120.3 mi185Compare →
Padre RufoEnrollment path unverified7.86–120.6 mi258Compare →
Ramon Power Y Giralt San JuanEnrollment path unverified6.87–120.6 mi110Compare →
Republica Del PeruEnrollment path unverified2.66–120.7 mi320Compare →

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

Dr. Facundo Bueso is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dr. Facundo Bueso

Dr. Facundo Bueso is a public high school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 434 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #785 of 842 schools in PR.

State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr. Facundo Bueso

What grades does Dr. Facundo Bueso serve?

Dr. Facundo Bueso serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Dr. Facundo Bueso?

Dr. Facundo Bueso has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Facundo Bueso?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Facundo Bueso is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dr. Facundo Bueso rank in PR?

Dr. Facundo Bueso ranks #785 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Dr. Facundo Bueso's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr. Facundo Bueso has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Dr. Facundo Bueso?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Facundo Bueso has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Dr. Facundo Bueso a charter school?

No, Dr. Facundo Bueso is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dr. Facundo Bueso a Title I school?

No, Dr. Facundo Bueso is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Facundo Bueso?

91.0% of students at Dr. Facundo Bueso 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
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Juan Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.6%
4-Year Graduation
42.0%
Area population (ZIP 00915)
24,484
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
43.3
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 00915; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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