Excellent
#189 of 842 schools in PR
Top 22% in state
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Guayama, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO BOX 150, Guayama, PR 00784
- Math 27% proficient (2018)
- Reading 50% proficient (2018)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot score 38% 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 8 points since 2015, reaching 39% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 41% (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
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot 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 14Car-Dependent
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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Garcia BoyrieEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–10 | 0.3 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Dr. Rafael Lopez LandronEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Genaro CautinoEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Superior Urbana De ArroyoEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 418 | 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
- #189 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot is a public high school in Guayama, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 927 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 842 schools in PR.
State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot
What grades does Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot serve?
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot?
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot has an enrollment of approximately 927 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot?
The student-teacher ratio at Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot rank in PR?
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot ranks #189 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot's MySchoolScout rating?
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot a charter school?
No, Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot a Title I school?
No, Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot?
91.2% of students at Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 927
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Guayama Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (787) 864-0685
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- 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
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