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Excellent

#177 of 842 schools in PR

Top 21% in state

Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

PO BOX 669, Caguas, PR 00725

  • Math 9% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2018)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+2.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation10.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
Chronic Absenteeism18.6%

Students at Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency9%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 24 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
13%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
11%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 67% (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

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas 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 82Very Walkable

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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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
10.9% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jose Gautier Benitez CaguasEnrollment path unverified4.59–120.1 mi519Compare →
Republica De Costa RicaEnrollment path unverified7.48–120.8 mi740Compare →
Manuela Toro MoriceEnrollment path unverified5.98–121.2 mi444Compare →
Haydee CaballeroEnrollment path unverified4.56–91.4 mi235Compare →

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

Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas

Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas is a public high school in Caguas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 350 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas

What grades does Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas serve?

Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas?

Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas?

The student-teacher ratio at Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas rank in PR?

Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas ranks #177 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas's MySchoolScout rating?

Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas a charter school?

No, Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas a Title I school?

No, Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas?

91.1% of students at Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas 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
350
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Caguas Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
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.
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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