Excellent
#19 of 842 schools in PR
Top 2% in state
Hector Hernandez Arana
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Lares, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 342, Lares, PR 00669
- Math 87% proficient (2018)
- Reading 82% proficient (2018)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hector Hernandez Arana score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 55 points since 2015, reaching 85% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 52% (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 Hector Hernandez Arana 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 13Car-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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Velez SotoEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| George WashingtonEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Angelica DelgadoEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Joaquin Vazquez CruzEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 278 | 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
- #19 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hector Hernandez Arana is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hector Hernandez Arana
Hector Hernandez Arana is a public elementary school in Lares, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hector Hernandez Arana
What grades does Hector Hernandez Arana serve?
Hector Hernandez Arana serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hector Hernandez Arana?
Hector Hernandez Arana has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hector Hernandez Arana?
The student-teacher ratio at Hector Hernandez Arana is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hector Hernandez Arana rank in PR?
Hector Hernandez Arana ranks #19 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Hector Hernandez Arana's MySchoolScout rating?
Hector Hernandez Arana has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Hector Hernandez Arana?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hector Hernandez Arana has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Hector Hernandez Arana a charter school?
No, Hector Hernandez Arana is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hector Hernandez Arana a Title I school?
No, Hector Hernandez Arana is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hector Hernandez Arana?
91.0% of students at Hector Hernandez Arana 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lares Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (787) 897-2350
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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