Very Good
#296 of 842 schools in PR
Top 35% in state
Dr. Hiram Gonzalez
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Bayamon, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 265, Bayamon, PR 00957
- Math 37% proficient (2018)
- Reading 37% proficient (2018)
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Hiram Gonzalez score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2015, to 37% 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 35% (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
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Hiram Gonzalez 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 59Somewhat Walkable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,663
Median home value
$136,600
Median rent
$680/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
34.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00957; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epifanio Fernandez VangaEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Carlos Orama PadillaEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Juan Morel Campos BayamonEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia AlianzaCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–9 | 1.3 mi | 247 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #296 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. Hiram Gonzalez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Hiram Gonzalez
Dr. Hiram Gonzalez is a public elementary school in Bayamon, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 229 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 842 schools in PR.
State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Hiram Gonzalez
What grades does Dr. Hiram Gonzalez serve?
Dr. Hiram Gonzalez serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dr. Hiram Gonzalez?
Dr. Hiram Gonzalez has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Hiram Gonzalez?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Hiram Gonzalez is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Hiram Gonzalez rank in PR?
Dr. Hiram Gonzalez ranks #296 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Dr. Hiram Gonzalez's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Hiram Gonzalez 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 Dr. Hiram Gonzalez?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Hiram Gonzalez has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Dr. Hiram Gonzalez a charter school?
No, Dr. Hiram Gonzalez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Hiram Gonzalez a Title I school?
No, Dr. Hiram Gonzalez is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Hiram Gonzalez?
90.8% of students at Dr. Hiram Gonzalez 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Bayamón Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.3%
- Phone
- (787) 785-2536
- Area population (ZIP 00957)
- 40,357
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 00957; 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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