Excellent
#185 of 842 schools in PR
Top 22% in state
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Bayamon, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 8774, Bayamon, PR 00960
- Math 57% proficient (2018)
- Reading 52% proficient (2018)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Epifanio Fernandez Vanga score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 51% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Epifanio Fernandez Vanga 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 64Somewhat Walkable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
4.8%
Poverty rate
45.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00960; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hiram GonzalezEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Juan Morel Campos BayamonEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia AlianzaCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–9 | 0.9 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Carlos Orama PadillaEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 321 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #185 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Epifanio Fernandez Vanga
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga is a public elementary school in Bayamon, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 188 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Epifanio Fernandez Vanga
What grades does Epifanio Fernandez Vanga serve?
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Epifanio Fernandez Vanga?
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Epifanio Fernandez Vanga?
The student-teacher ratio at Epifanio Fernandez Vanga is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Epifanio Fernandez Vanga rank in PR?
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga ranks #185 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Epifanio Fernandez Vanga's MySchoolScout rating?
Epifanio Fernandez Vanga 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 Epifanio Fernandez Vanga?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Epifanio Fernandez Vanga has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Epifanio Fernandez Vanga a charter school?
No, Epifanio Fernandez Vanga is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Epifanio Fernandez Vanga a Title I school?
No, Epifanio Fernandez Vanga is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Epifanio Fernandez Vanga?
91.0% of students at Epifanio Fernandez Vanga 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Bayamón Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 785-8373
- Area population (ZIP 00960)
- 3,340
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 00960; 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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