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#637 of 842 schools in PR

Jose Calzada Ferrer

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 10000 SUITE 272, Canovanas, PR 00729

  • Math 17% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2018)
  • 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism48.9%

Students at Jose Calzada Ferrer score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency17%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 22% (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%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jose Calzada Ferrer 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

$28,765

Median home value

$117,500

Median rent

$606/mo

College educated

27.6%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

33.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00729; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elemental Barrio Las 400Enrollment path unverified4.4K–80.0 mi162Compare →
Jesus T. Pinero CarolinaEnrollment path unverified8.5K–82.1 mi250Compare →
Juana Rodriguez MundoEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–63.0 mi248Compare →
Antonio R. BarceloEnrollment path unverified5.8K–83.1 mi443Compare →

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

Jose Calzada Ferrer is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jose Calzada Ferrer

Jose Calzada Ferrer is a public elementary school in Canovanas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 221 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jose Calzada Ferrer

What grades does Jose Calzada Ferrer serve?

Jose Calzada Ferrer serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Jose Calzada Ferrer?

Jose Calzada Ferrer has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Calzada Ferrer?

The student-teacher ratio at Jose Calzada Ferrer 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 Jose Calzada Ferrer rank in PR?

Jose Calzada Ferrer ranks #637 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Jose Calzada Ferrer's MySchoolScout rating?

Jose Calzada Ferrer has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Jose Calzada Ferrer?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose Calzada Ferrer has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Jose Calzada Ferrer a charter school?

No, Jose Calzada Ferrer is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jose Calzada Ferrer a Title I school?

No, Jose Calzada Ferrer is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose Calzada Ferrer?

91.0% of students at Jose Calzada Ferrer 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
221
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Canóvanas Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.9%
Area population (ZIP 00729)
47,653
Area average commute
34.7 min
Area median age
42.4
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 00729; 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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