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#717 of 842 schools in PR

Herminia Rivera Fernandez

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Bayamon, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE BAYAMON C/BETANCES, Bayamon, PR 00956

  • Math 20% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2018)
  • 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism35.1%

Students at Herminia Rivera Fernandez score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency20%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
31%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
18%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Herminia Rivera Fernandez 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 14Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$28,674

Median home value

$134,800

Median rent

$645/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

37.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00956; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Andres C. GonzalezEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–81.2 mi163Compare →
Jose Campeche BayamonEnrollment path unverified8.5K–52.6 mi180Compare →
Julio RessyEnrollment path unverified7.3K–52.7 mi253Compare →
Betty Rosado De VegaEnrollment path unverified5.4K–112.9 mi95Compare →

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

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

About Herminia Rivera Fernandez

Herminia Rivera Fernandez is a public elementary school in Bayamon, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Herminia Rivera Fernandez

What grades does Herminia Rivera Fernandez serve?

Herminia Rivera Fernandez serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Herminia Rivera Fernandez?

Herminia Rivera Fernandez has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Herminia Rivera Fernandez?

The student-teacher ratio at Herminia Rivera Fernandez is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Herminia Rivera Fernandez rank in PR?

Herminia Rivera Fernandez ranks #717 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Herminia Rivera Fernandez's MySchoolScout rating?

Herminia Rivera Fernandez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Herminia Rivera Fernandez?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Herminia Rivera Fernandez has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Herminia Rivera Fernandez a charter school?

No, Herminia Rivera Fernandez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Herminia Rivera Fernandez a Title I school?

No, Herminia Rivera Fernandez is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herminia Rivera Fernandez?

91.1% of students at Herminia Rivera Fernandez 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 – 8th
Enrollment
259
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bayamón Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.1%
Area population (ZIP 00956)
67,050
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
43.3
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 00956; 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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