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#524 of 842 schools in PR
Francisco Valdes Rola
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Caguas, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PMB 1224 PO BOX 4956, Caguas, PR 00725
- Math 62% proficient (2018)
- Reading 72% proficient (2018)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francisco Valdes Rola score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 5 points since 2015, reaching 67% in 2018.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 63% (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 Francisco Valdes Rola sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$27,505
Median home value
$139,900
Median rent
$558/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
39.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00725; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus T. Pinero CaguasEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Alfonso Lopez O'neillEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Pedro Millan RiveraEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Jose F. DiazEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 460 | 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
- #524 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Francisco Valdes Rola is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francisco Valdes Rola
Francisco Valdes Rola is a public elementary school in Caguas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 146 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #524 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francisco Valdes Rola
What grades does Francisco Valdes Rola serve?
Francisco Valdes Rola serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Francisco Valdes Rola?
Francisco Valdes Rola has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francisco Valdes Rola?
The student-teacher ratio at Francisco Valdes Rola is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francisco Valdes Rola rank in PR?
Francisco Valdes Rola ranks #524 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Francisco Valdes Rola's MySchoolScout rating?
Francisco Valdes Rola has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Francisco Valdes Rola?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francisco Valdes Rola has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Francisco Valdes Rola a charter school?
No, Francisco Valdes Rola is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francisco Valdes Rola a Title I school?
No, Francisco Valdes Rola is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francisco Valdes Rola?
91.1% of students at Francisco Valdes Rola 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Caguas Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.4%
- Phone
- (787) 747-9464
- Area population (ZIP 00725)
- 76,246
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 00725; 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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