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#447 of 842 schools in PR
James Garfield
School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Cabo Rojo, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 770, Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
- Math 72% proficient (2018)
- Reading 72% proficient (2018)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Garfield score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 38 points since 2015, reaching 72% in 2018.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (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
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Garfield 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$25,614
Median home value
$118,200
Median rent
$576/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
37.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00623; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severo E. Colberg RamirezEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–10 | 0.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Ramon E. Rodriguez DiazEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–9 | 4.3 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
| Juan Ponce De Leon GuaynaboEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 351 | 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
- #447 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Garfield is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Garfield
James Garfield is a public school in Cabo Rojo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 250 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #447 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Garfield
What grades does James Garfield serve?
James Garfield serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend James Garfield?
James Garfield has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Garfield?
The student-teacher ratio at James Garfield is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Garfield rank in PR?
James Garfield ranks #447 of 842 schools in PR.
What is James Garfield's MySchoolScout rating?
James Garfield has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 James Garfield?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Garfield has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is James Garfield a charter school?
No, James Garfield is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Garfield a Title I school?
No, James Garfield is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Garfield?
91.2% of students at James Garfield 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 – 11th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cabo Rojo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (787) 851-1825
- Area population (ZIP 00623)
- 39,005
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 00623; 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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