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#598 of 842 schools in PR

Jose Vizcarrondo

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 416, Utuado, PR 00641

  • Math 17% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2018)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation15.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism76.1%

Students at Jose Vizcarrondo score 30% 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 Proficiency42%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 45% (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 Vizcarrondo 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

$17,839

Median home value

$101,900

Median rent

$464/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

61.6%

Poverty rate

53.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00641; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
15.7% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Profesor Rafael Alicea VazquezEnrollment path unverified5.76–122.4 mi159Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified9.09–12Not available107Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (croev)Enrollment path unverified9.79–12Not available173Compare →
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos PonceEnrollment path unverified9.69–12Not available86Compare →

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

About Jose Vizcarrondo

Jose Vizcarrondo is a public high school in Utuado, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 134 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #598 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jose Vizcarrondo

What grades does Jose Vizcarrondo serve?

Jose Vizcarrondo serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Jose Vizcarrondo?

Jose Vizcarrondo has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Vizcarrondo?

The student-teacher ratio at Jose Vizcarrondo is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jose Vizcarrondo rank in PR?

Jose Vizcarrondo ranks #598 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Jose Vizcarrondo's MySchoolScout rating?

Jose Vizcarrondo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Vizcarrondo?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose Vizcarrondo has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Jose Vizcarrondo a charter school?

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

Is Jose Vizcarrondo a Title I school?

No, Jose Vizcarrondo is not currently a Title I school.

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

91.0% of students at Jose Vizcarrondo 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
134
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Utuado Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
76.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 00641)
23,962
Area average commute
30.4 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 00641; 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

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