Very Good
#313 of 842 schools in PR
Top 37% in state
Herminio W. Santaella
Middle School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Coamo, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 3000 SUITE 227, Coamo, PR 00769
- Math 15% proficient (2018)
- Reading 52% proficient (2018)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herminio W. Santaella score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 14 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 54% (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
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herminio W. Santaella 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 19Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$20,514
Median home value
$103,600
Median rent
$518/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
52.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00769; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florencio SantiagoEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Benjamin FranklinEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
| Lcdo. Guillermo Atiles MoreauEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 122 | 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
- #313 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herminio W. Santaella is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herminio W. Santaella
Herminio W. Santaella is a public middle school in Coamo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 208 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 842 schools in PR.
State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herminio W. Santaella
What grades does Herminio W. Santaella serve?
Herminio W. Santaella serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Herminio W. Santaella?
Herminio W. Santaella has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herminio W. Santaella?
The student-teacher ratio at Herminio W. Santaella is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herminio W. Santaella rank in PR?
Herminio W. Santaella ranks #313 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Herminio W. Santaella's MySchoolScout rating?
Herminio W. Santaella has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Herminio W. Santaella?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herminio W. Santaella has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Herminio W. Santaella a charter school?
No, Herminio W. Santaella is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herminio W. Santaella a Title I school?
No, Herminio W. Santaella is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herminio W. Santaella?
90.9% of students at Herminio W. Santaella 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Coamo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (787) 825-5559
- Area population (ZIP 00769)
- 33,953
- Area average commute
- 25.3 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 00769; 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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