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#317 of 842 schools in PR

Top 38% in state

Jorge Lucas Valdivieso

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 659, Penuelas, PR 00624

  • Math 37% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2018)
  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism65.8%

Students at Jorge Lucas Valdivieso score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency37%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 16 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
19%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 39% (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 Jorge Lucas Valdivieso 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 8Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$21,091

Median home value

$88,100

Median rent

$530/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

51.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rafael Irizarry RiveraEnrollment path unverified5.64–123.9 mi259Compare →
WebsterEnrollment path unverified8.0K–54.0 mi285Compare →
Miguel Gonzalez BauzaEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–64.1 mi203Compare →
Fernando Luis Malave OliverasEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–84.2 mi426Compare →

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

Jorge Lucas Valdivieso is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jorge Lucas Valdivieso

Jorge Lucas Valdivieso is a public elementary school in Penuelas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 146 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #317 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jorge Lucas Valdivieso

What grades does Jorge Lucas Valdivieso serve?

Jorge Lucas Valdivieso serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Jorge Lucas Valdivieso?

Jorge Lucas Valdivieso has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jorge Lucas Valdivieso?

The student-teacher ratio at Jorge Lucas Valdivieso is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jorge Lucas Valdivieso rank in PR?

Jorge Lucas Valdivieso ranks #317 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Jorge Lucas Valdivieso's MySchoolScout rating?

Jorge Lucas Valdivieso 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 Jorge Lucas Valdivieso?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jorge Lucas Valdivieso has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Jorge Lucas Valdivieso a charter school?

No, Jorge Lucas Valdivieso is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jorge Lucas Valdivieso a Title I school?

No, Jorge Lucas Valdivieso is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jorge Lucas Valdivieso?

91.1% of students at Jorge Lucas Valdivieso 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
146
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Peñuelas Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.8%
Area population (ZIP 00624)
21,374
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
40.3
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 00624; 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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