Below Average
#743 of 842 schools in PR
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 451, Arecibo, PR 00612
Enrollment
196
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
196
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#743 of 842
In Arecibo
#19 of 20
public schools
In district
#743 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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About Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo is a public elementary school in Arecibo, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo serves approximately 196 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #743 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 196 students, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
The chronic absenteeism rate at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo was 64% in the 2022-23 school year, which is above the national average. Chronic absenteeism (missing 15 or more school days) can affect classroom dynamics and pacing. Parents should ask about the school's attendance support programs and what resources are available to help families address barriers to consistent attendance.
Score Breakdown
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Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo — Students at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.6/10.
How Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo Compares
See how Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 451, Arecibo, PR 00612
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DR. CAYETANO COLL Y TOSTE (rated 9.3/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is FACTOR 5 (rated 8.5/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FRANCISCO MENENDEZ BALBANE (rated 8.5/10, 5.9 miles away, in nearby Manati), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Arecibo, see our Arecibo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FACTOR 5 Arecibo | 2.7 mi | 8.5 |
| VICENTE ACEVEDO BALLESTER Barceloneta | 3.2 mi | 6.4 |
| LUIS A FERRE AGUAYO Arecibo | 3.3 mi | 4.9 |
| DR. CAYETANO COLL Y TOSTE Arecibo | 3.4 mi | 9.3 |
| HECTOR M. RUIZ MARTINEZ Barceloneta | 3.4 mi | 5.8 |
| IMBERY Barceloneta | 3.6 mi | 8.0 |
| ELI RAMOS ROSARIO Barceloneta | 3.7 mi | 8.1 |
| FEDERICO DEGETAU ARECIBO Arecibo | 3.8 mi | 5.7 |
| SUPERIOR VOCACIONAL DE ARECIBO Arecibo | 4.3 mi | 6.8 |
| FERNANDO SURIA CHAVEZ Barceloneta | 4.6 mi | 4.5 |
| ANGELICA GOMEZ DE BETANCOURT Arecibo | 5.8 mi | 4.6 |
| FRANCISCO MENENDEZ BALBANE Manati | 5.9 mi | 8.5 |
| LEONARDO VALENTIN TIRADO Florida | 6.5 mi | 4.6 |
| RICARDO RODRIGUEZ TORRES Florida | 6.8 mi | 8.0 |
| ENRIQUE DE JESUS BORRAS Arecibo | 6.8 mi | 5.7 |
| JUAN PONCE DE LEON II Florida | 7.3 mi | 6.7 |
| JUANITA RAMIREZ GONZALEZ Florida | 7.4 mi | 6.7 |
| DRA. MARIA CADILLA DE MARTINEZ Arecibo | 7.5 mi | 4.2 |
| JESUS T. PINERO MANATI Manati | 7.9 mi | 2.1 |
| JUAN S. MARCHAND Manati | 7.9 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00612 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$23,831
Median Home Value
$112,300
Median Rent
$503/mo
Population
62,462
College Educated
29.5%
Homeownership
61.2%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
40.8%
Median Age
44.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo
What grades does Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo serve?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo rank in PR?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo ranks #743 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo's MySchoolScout rating?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo a charter school?
No, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo a Title I school?
No, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo?
90.8% of students at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Arecibo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.8%
- Phone
- (787) 881-3540
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #743 of 842
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