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#737 of 842 schools in PR

Jose Rodriguez Soto

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 691, Lajas, PR 00667

  • Math 25% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2018)
  • 7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-5.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7:1
Chronic Absenteeism3.6%

Students at Jose Rodriguez Soto score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency25%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2015, to 32% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jose Rodriguez Soto 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 13Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$18,729

Median home value

$103,300

Median rent

$492/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

52.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00667; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elsa E. Couto AnnoniEnrollment path unverified9.5PK–51.8 mi116Compare →
Maria L. McdougallEnrollment path unverified7.5K–111.9 mi141Compare →
Luis Munoz Rivera GuanicaEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–53.5 mi63Compare →
David Antongiorgi CordovaEnrollment path unverified7.4K–85.0 mi383Compare →

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
#737 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 Rodriguez Soto is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jose Rodriguez Soto

Jose Rodriguez Soto is a public elementary school in Lajas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 168 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #737 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jose Rodriguez Soto

What grades does Jose Rodriguez Soto serve?

Jose Rodriguez Soto serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Jose Rodriguez Soto?

Jose Rodriguez Soto has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Rodriguez Soto?

The student-teacher ratio at Jose Rodriguez Soto is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jose Rodriguez Soto rank in PR?

Jose Rodriguez Soto ranks #737 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Jose Rodriguez Soto's MySchoolScout rating?

Jose Rodriguez Soto has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Rodriguez Soto?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose Rodriguez Soto has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Jose Rodriguez Soto a charter school?

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

Is Jose Rodriguez Soto a Title I school?

No, Jose Rodriguez Soto is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose Rodriguez Soto?

91.1% of students at Jose Rodriguez Soto 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
168
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Guánica Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.6%
Area population (ZIP 00667)
23,116
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
48.4
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 00667; 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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