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#485 of 842 schools in PR
Gabriela Mistral Lares
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Lares, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 561 CASTANER, Lares, PR 00669
- Math 3% proficient (2018)
- Reading 37% proficient (2018)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gabriela Mistral Lares score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2015, to 20% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 35% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gabriela Mistral Lares sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$19,198
Median home value
$102,700
Median rent
$496/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
55.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 107 | Compare → |
| Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (croev)Enrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 173 | Compare → |
| Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos PonceEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 86 | Compare → |
| Ernesto Ramos Antonini YaucoEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–12 | Not available | 328 | 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
- #485 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gabriela Mistral Lares is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gabriela Mistral Lares
Gabriela Mistral Lares is a public high school in Lares, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 167 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gabriela Mistral Lares
What grades does Gabriela Mistral Lares serve?
Gabriela Mistral Lares serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Gabriela Mistral Lares?
Gabriela Mistral Lares has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gabriela Mistral Lares?
The student-teacher ratio at Gabriela Mistral Lares is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gabriela Mistral Lares rank in PR?
Gabriela Mistral Lares ranks #485 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Gabriela Mistral Lares's MySchoolScout rating?
Gabriela Mistral Lares has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Gabriela Mistral Lares?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gabriela Mistral Lares has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Gabriela Mistral Lares a charter school?
No, Gabriela Mistral Lares is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gabriela Mistral Lares a Title I school?
No, Gabriela Mistral Lares is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gabriela Mistral Lares?
91.0% of students at Gabriela Mistral Lares 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lares Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.8%
- Phone
- (787) 829-1198
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 00669)
- 27,534
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 00669; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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