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#9 of 842 schools in PR

Top 1% in state

Esperanza Gonzalez

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

HC 1 BOX 2386, Morovis, PR 00687

  • Math 67% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2018)
  • 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+5.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1

Students at Esperanza Gonzalez score 67% 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 Proficiency67%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2015, to 67% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 69% (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 Esperanza Gonzalez 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 18Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$23,010

Median home value

$113,800

Median rent

$572/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

48.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00687; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jorge L. Marrero PadillaEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.6 mi237Compare →
Jose R. BarrerasEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–82.3 mi270Compare →
Ramon Torres RiveraEnrollment path unverified8.6K–82.7 mi100Compare →
Dr. Jose Padin CorozalEnrollment path unverified6.2K–122.9 mi455Compare →

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

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

About Esperanza Gonzalez

Esperanza Gonzalez is a public elementary school in Morovis, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 157 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Esperanza Gonzalez

What grades does Esperanza Gonzalez serve?

Esperanza Gonzalez serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Esperanza Gonzalez?

Esperanza Gonzalez has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Gonzalez?

The student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Gonzalez is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Esperanza Gonzalez rank in PR?

Esperanza Gonzalez ranks #9 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Esperanza Gonzalez's MySchoolScout rating?

Esperanza Gonzalez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Esperanza Gonzalez?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Esperanza Gonzalez has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Esperanza Gonzalez a charter school?

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

Is Esperanza Gonzalez a Title I school?

No, Esperanza Gonzalez is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Esperanza Gonzalez?

91.1% of students at Esperanza Gonzalez 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 – 5th
Enrollment
157
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Morovis Municipio
Area population (ZIP 00687)
28,534
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
42
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 00687; 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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