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#49 of 842 schools in PR

Top 6% in state

Genaro Cautino

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Guayama, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 90, Guayama, PR 00784

  • Math 44% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 81% proficient (2018)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+4.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency63% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation15.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.9:1

Students at Genaro Cautino score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency44%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency81%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2015, to 63% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
26%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 82% (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

91%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Genaro Cautino 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 68Somewhat Walkable

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

Median income

$20,347

Median home value

$104,000

Median rent

$443/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

48.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00784; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
15.7% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dr. Rafael Lopez LandronEnrollment path unverified3.56–120.8 mi376Compare →
Francisco Garcia BoyrieEnrollment path unverified6.1K–101.4 mi327Compare →
Dra. Maria Socorro LacotEnrollment path unverified8.09–121.7 mi927Compare →
Superior Urbana De ArroyoEnrollment path unverified4.29–123.1 mi418Compare →

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

Genaro Cautino is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Genaro Cautino

Genaro Cautino is a public high school in Guayama, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 268 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Genaro Cautino

What grades does Genaro Cautino serve?

Genaro Cautino serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Genaro Cautino?

Genaro Cautino has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Genaro Cautino?

The student-teacher ratio at Genaro Cautino is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Genaro Cautino rank in PR?

Genaro Cautino ranks #49 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Genaro Cautino's MySchoolScout rating?

Genaro Cautino has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Genaro Cautino?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Genaro Cautino has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Genaro Cautino a charter school?

No, Genaro Cautino is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Genaro Cautino a Title I school?

No, Genaro Cautino is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Genaro Cautino?

91.0% of students at Genaro Cautino 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Guayama Municipio
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 00784)
35,405
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
41
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 00784; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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