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#525 of 842 schools in PR
Josefa Velez Bauza
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Penuelas, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1278, Penuelas, PR 00624
- Math 17% proficient (2018)
- Reading 37% proficient (2018)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Josefa Velez Bauza score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 7 points since 2015, reaching 27% in 2018.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 41% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Josefa Velez Bauza sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
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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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Irizarry RiveraEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Ramon Perez PurcellEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Gloria Maria Borrero OliverasEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–10 | 3.1 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Dalila TorresEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–9 | 4.9 mi | 114 | Compare → |
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
- #525 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Josefa Velez Bauza is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Josefa Velez Bauza
Josefa Velez Bauza is a public high school in Penuelas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 606 students in grades 8th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #525 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Josefa Velez Bauza
What grades does Josefa Velez Bauza serve?
Josefa Velez Bauza serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Josefa Velez Bauza?
Josefa Velez Bauza has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Josefa Velez Bauza?
The student-teacher ratio at Josefa Velez Bauza is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Josefa Velez Bauza rank in PR?
Josefa Velez Bauza ranks #525 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Josefa Velez Bauza's MySchoolScout rating?
Josefa Velez Bauza has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Josefa Velez Bauza?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Josefa Velez Bauza has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Josefa Velez Bauza a charter school?
No, Josefa Velez Bauza is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Josefa Velez Bauza a Title I school?
No, Josefa Velez Bauza is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Josefa Velez Bauza?
91.1% of students at Josefa Velez Bauza 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Peñuelas Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.8%
- Phone
- (787) 836-1665
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- 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.
- 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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