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#743 of 842 schools in PR

Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 451, Arecibo, PR 00612

  • Math 22% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2018)
  • 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism63.8%

Students at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency22%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2015, to 27% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
19%
ELA
36%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
16%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 47% (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

90.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo 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 5Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$23,831

Median home value

$112,300

Median rent

$503/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

61.2%

Poverty rate

40.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Factor 5Enrollment path unverified8.5PK–52.7 mi321Compare →
Vicente Acevedo BallesterEnrollment path unverified6.4K–83.2 mi345Compare →
Luis a Ferre AguayoEnrollment path unverified4.9K–83.3 mi589Compare →
Dr. Cayetano Coll Y TosteEnrollment path unverified9.3K–83.4 mi519Compare →

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

Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

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, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #743 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
196
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Arecibo Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.8%
Area population (ZIP 00612)
62,462
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
44.7
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 00612; 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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