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#564 of 842 schools in PR

Jose Emilio Lugo

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Adjuntas, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1029, Adjuntas, PR 00631

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2018)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation5.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism50.2%

Students at Jose Emilio Lugo score 27% 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 Proficiency3%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 8 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 48% (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 Emilio Lugo 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 11Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$18,295

Median home value

$102,900

Median rent

$336/mo

College educated

31.8%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

55.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

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Ernesto Ramos Antonini YaucoEnrollment path unverified9.36–12Not available328Compare →

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
#564 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 Emilio Lugo is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jose Emilio Lugo

Jose Emilio Lugo is a public high school in Adjuntas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 524 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #564 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jose Emilio Lugo

What grades does Jose Emilio Lugo serve?

Jose Emilio Lugo serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jose Emilio Lugo?

Jose Emilio Lugo has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Emilio Lugo?

The student-teacher ratio at Jose Emilio Lugo is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jose Emilio Lugo rank in PR?

Jose Emilio Lugo ranks #564 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Jose Emilio Lugo's MySchoolScout rating?

Jose Emilio Lugo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Emilio Lugo?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose Emilio Lugo has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Jose Emilio Lugo a charter school?

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

Is Jose Emilio Lugo a Title I school?

No, Jose Emilio Lugo is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose Emilio Lugo?

91.0% of students at Jose Emilio Lugo 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
524
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Adjuntas Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.2%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 00631)
1,357
Area median age
47.3
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 00631; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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