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#352 of 842 schools in PR

Top 42% in state

Elvira Ruperto Quiles

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 3050 / APT 6575, Mayaguez, PR 00682

  • Math 23% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2018)
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1

Students at Elvira Ruperto Quiles score 30% 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 Proficiency23%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2015, to 30% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
19%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
11%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
14%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
13%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Elvira Ruperto Quiles 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

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

Median income

$18,067

Median home value

$116,800

Median rent

$448/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

46.1%

Poverty rate

53.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00682; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jose Gautier Benitez MayaguezEnrollment path unverified3.0K–83.1 mi283Compare →
Rafael Martinez Nadal MayaguezEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–53.1 mi176Compare →
Luis Munoz Rivera MayaguezEnrollment path unverified4.4K–53.6 mi246Compare →
Cruz Maria Gomez De MalaveEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–53.8 mi200Compare →

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

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

About Elvira Ruperto Quiles

Elvira Ruperto Quiles is a public elementary school in Mayaguez, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 210 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #352 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elvira Ruperto Quiles

What grades does Elvira Ruperto Quiles serve?

Elvira Ruperto Quiles serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Elvira Ruperto Quiles?

Elvira Ruperto Quiles has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elvira Ruperto Quiles?

The student-teacher ratio at Elvira Ruperto Quiles is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elvira Ruperto Quiles rank in PR?

Elvira Ruperto Quiles ranks #352 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Elvira Ruperto Quiles's MySchoolScout rating?

Elvira Ruperto Quiles has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Elvira Ruperto Quiles?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elvira Ruperto Quiles has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Elvira Ruperto Quiles a charter school?

No, Elvira Ruperto Quiles is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elvira Ruperto Quiles a Title I school?

No, Elvira Ruperto Quiles is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elvira Ruperto Quiles?

91.0% of students at Elvira Ruperto Quiles 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 – 8th
Enrollment
210
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Mayagüez Municipio
Area population (ZIP 00682)
29,939
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
38.1
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 00682; 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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