Below Average
#759 of 842 schools in PR
Emerita Leon
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Cayey, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
URB MINIMA DETRAS RES. LUIS MUÃ?OZ MORALES, Cayey, PR 00736
- Math 3% proficient (2015)
- Reading 32% proficient (2015)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emerita Leon score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2012, to 17% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 12 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emerita Leon 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 67Somewhat Walkable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$28,652
Median home value
$142,300
Median rent
$546/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
37%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00736; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elemental Emerita LeonEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Benigno CarrionEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Elemental Salvador BrauEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Angel Rafael Diaz ColonEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–8 | Not available | 197 | 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
- #759 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerita Leon is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerita Leon
Emerita Leon is a public elementary school in Cayey, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 167 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #759 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerita Leon
What grades does Emerita Leon serve?
Emerita Leon serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Emerita Leon?
Emerita Leon has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerita Leon?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerita Leon is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerita Leon rank in PR?
Emerita Leon ranks #759 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Emerita Leon's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerita Leon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Emerita Leon?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerita Leon has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Emerita Leon a charter school?
No, Emerita Leon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerita Leon a Title I school?
No, Emerita Leon is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerita Leon?
91.0% of students at Emerita Leon 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cayey Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (787) 738-2440
- Area population (ZIP 00736)
- 45,528
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 00736; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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