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#577 of 842 schools in PR
Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Ponce, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 7851, Ponce, PR 00731
- Math 37% proficient (2018)
- Reading 48% proficient (2018)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2015, to 43% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 61% (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
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras 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 21Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$16,917
Median home value
$86,800
Median rent
$426/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
56.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00731; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Alvarado TricocheEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Librado NetEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Lucy GrillascaEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Carmen Sola De PedreiraEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 86 | 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.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #577 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras
Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras is a public elementary school in Ponce, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 426 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #577 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras
What grades does Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras serve?
Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras?
Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras rank in PR?
Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras ranks #577 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras's MySchoolScout rating?
Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras a charter school?
No, Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras a Title I school?
No, Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras?
91.1% of students at Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras 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
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ponce Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (787) 843-2048
- Area population (ZIP 00731)
- 10,221
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 00731; 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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