Below Average
#760 of 842 schools in PR
Higinio Figueroa Villegas
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Maunabo, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
HC 1 BOX 7000, Maunabo, PR 00707
- Math 21% proficient (2018)
- Reading 40% proficient (2018)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Higinio Figueroa Villegas score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 31% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Higinio Figueroa Villegas 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 15Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$19,173
Median home value
$106,300
Median rent
$498/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
53.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00707; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilfredo Lafuente OrtizEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Manuel Ortiz SuyaEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Jaime C. RodriguezEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 3.3 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Marta SanchezEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 137 | 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
- #760 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Higinio Figueroa Villegas is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Higinio Figueroa Villegas
Higinio Figueroa Villegas is a public elementary school in Maunabo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 256 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #760 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Higinio Figueroa Villegas
What grades does Higinio Figueroa Villegas serve?
Higinio Figueroa Villegas serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Higinio Figueroa Villegas?
Higinio Figueroa Villegas has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Higinio Figueroa Villegas?
The student-teacher ratio at Higinio Figueroa Villegas is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Higinio Figueroa Villegas rank in PR?
Higinio Figueroa Villegas ranks #760 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Higinio Figueroa Villegas's MySchoolScout rating?
Higinio Figueroa Villegas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Higinio Figueroa Villegas?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Higinio Figueroa Villegas has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Higinio Figueroa Villegas a charter school?
No, Higinio Figueroa Villegas is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Higinio Figueroa Villegas a Title I school?
No, Higinio Figueroa Villegas is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Higinio Figueroa Villegas?
91.0% of students at Higinio Figueroa Villegas 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
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maunabo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (787) 861-2340
- Area population (ZIP 00707)
- 10,400
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 00707; 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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