Excellent
#126 of 842 schools in PR
Top 15% in state
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 372528, Cayey, PR 00736
Enrollment
240
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
240
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#126 of 842
In Cayey
#4 of 14
public schools
In district
#126 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School environment
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey is a public elementary school in Cayey, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey serves approximately 240 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With a student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey 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.
Score Breakdown
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Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey — Students at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey score 47% proficient, which is above 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
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.
How Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey Compares
See how Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 372528, Cayey, PR 00736
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BENIGNO CARRION (rated 8.9/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is VIRGINIA VAZQUEZ MENDOZA (rated 8.9/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, RABANAL (rated 8.8/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Aibonito), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Cayey, see our Cayey schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CLEMENCIA MELENDEZ Cidra | 1.9 mi | 5.4 |
| BENJAMIN HARRISON Cayey | 2.2 mi | 6.0 |
| MIGUEL ANGEL JULIA COLLAZO - BELLAS ARTES Cayey | 2.3 mi | 8.6 |
| BENIGNO FERNANDEZ GARCIA Cayey | 2.3 mi | 4.7 |
| BENIGNO CARRION Cayey | 2.5 mi | 8.9 |
| CARMEN ZENAIDA VEGA Aibonito | 2.7 mi | 8.2 |
| EMERITA LEON Cayey | 2.8 mi | 4.0 |
| MIGUEL MELENDEZ MUNOZ CAYEY Cayey | 2.8 mi | 5.9 |
| DR. RAMON EMETERIO BETANCES Cayey | 2.8 mi | 6.0 |
| ELEMENTAL EMERITA LEON Cayey | 2.9 mi | 8.3 |
| CENTRO DE ADIESTRAMIENTO VOCACIONAL Cayey | 2.9 mi | 4.3 |
| ELEMENTAL SALVADOR BRAU Cayey | 2.9 mi | 5.2 |
| RUTH EVELYN CRUZ SANTOS Cidra | 3.1 mi | 6.1 |
| VIOLETA REYES PEREZ Cidra | 3.2 mi | 5.9 |
| ANA J. CANDELAS Cidra | 3.3 mi | 6.7 |
| VIRGINIA VAZQUEZ MENDOZA Cayey | 3.3 mi | 8.9 |
| JESUS T. PINERO CIDRA Cidra | 3.6 mi | 8.2 |
| RABANAL Aibonito | 3.5 mi | 8.8 |
| LUIS MUNOZ IGLESIAS Cidra | 3.8 mi | 8.7 |
| REGINO VEGA MARTINEZ Cidra | 3.8 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00736 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$28,652
Median Home Value
$142,300
Median Rent
$546/mo
Population
45,528
College Educated
28.4%
Homeownership
62.5%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
37%
Median Age
45.3
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| JUANITA GARCIA PERAZA San Juan, PR | 8.4 |
| RAFAEL DE JESUS Rio Grande, PR | 8.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey
What grades does Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey serve?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey is 5.5:1. 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 Cayey rank in PR?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey ranks #126 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey's MySchoolScout rating?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Cayey?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey a charter school?
No, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey a Title I school?
No, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey?
90.8% of students at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 14 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cayey Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (787) 738-5866
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #126 of 842
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