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#801 of 842 schools in PR

Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Guayama, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 90, Guayama, PR 00784

  • Math 1% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2018)
  • 52.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-29.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate52%
AP Participation13.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism87.2%

Students at Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron score 12% 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 Proficiency23%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2015, to 12% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
1%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 24% (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. Rafael Lopez Landron 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

$20,347

Median home value

$104,000

Median rent

$443/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

48.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00784; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
13.3% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Genaro CautinoEnrollment path unverified9.16–120.8 mi268Compare →
Francisco Garcia BoyrieEnrollment path unverified6.1K–101.3 mi327Compare →
Dra. Maria Socorro LacotEnrollment path unverified8.09–121.5 mi927Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified9.09–12Not available107Compare →

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
#801 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. Rafael Lopez Landron is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron

Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron is a public high school in Guayama, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 376 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #801 of 842 schools in PR.

State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron

What grades does Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron serve?

Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron?

Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron rank in PR?

Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron ranks #801 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron a charter school?

No, Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron a Title I school?

No, Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron?

91.0% of students at Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron 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
376
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Guayama Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
87.2%
4-Year Graduation
52.0%
Area population (ZIP 00784)
35,405
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
41
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 00784; 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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