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#523 of 842 schools in PR

EL Farallon

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Barranquitas, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 69, Barranquitas, PR 00794

  • Math 72% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2018)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism8.9%

Students at EL Farallon score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency72%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 5 points since 2015, reaching 62% in 2018.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 68% (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

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where EL Farallon 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 9Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$22,128

Median home value

$119,800

Median rent

$504/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

68.5%

Poverty rate

49.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00794; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Intermedia Francisco (paco) Lopez LopezEnrollment path unverified8.8K–80.4 mi535Compare →
Pedro FernandezEnrollment path unverified4.8K–80.7 mi227Compare →
Ramon T. RiveraEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–81.9 mi195Compare →
Rosa Luz ZayasEnrollment path unverified8.6K–52.3 mi127Compare →

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

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

About EL Farallon

EL Farallon is a public elementary school in Barranquitas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 79 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #523 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about EL Farallon

What grades does EL Farallon serve?

EL Farallon serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend EL Farallon?

EL Farallon has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Farallon?

The student-teacher ratio at EL Farallon is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does EL Farallon rank in PR?

EL Farallon ranks #523 of 842 schools in PR.

What is EL Farallon's MySchoolScout rating?

EL Farallon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 EL Farallon?

Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Farallon has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is EL Farallon a charter school?

No, EL Farallon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is EL Farallon a Title I school?

No, EL Farallon is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Farallon?

91.1% of students at EL Farallon 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 – 4th
Enrollment
79
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Barranquitas Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.9%
Area population (ZIP 00794)
28,450
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
40.2
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 00794; 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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