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#636 of 842 schools in PR

Juan Quirindongo Morell

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Vega Baja, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1618, Vega Baja, PR 00693

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2018)
  • 57.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate57%
AP Participation6.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
Chronic Absenteeism67.9%

Students at Juan Quirindongo Morell score 25% 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 Proficiency3%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(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 25% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
4%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 46% (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 Juan Quirindongo Morell 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 18Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$24,072

Median home value

$117,900

Median rent

$600/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

42.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00693; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
6.8% 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
Centro De AdiestramientoEnrollment path unverified4.17–120.4 mi57Compare →
Manuel Martinez DavilaEnrollment path unverified3.8K–110.6 mi439Compare →
Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified8.2K–121.1 mi511Compare →
Angel Sandin MartinezEnrollment path unverified3.24–91.3 mi278Compare →

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

Juan Quirindongo Morell is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Juan Quirindongo Morell

Juan Quirindongo Morell is a public high school in Vega Baja, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 380 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #636 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Juan Quirindongo Morell

What grades does Juan Quirindongo Morell serve?

Juan Quirindongo Morell serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Juan Quirindongo Morell?

Juan Quirindongo Morell has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Juan Quirindongo Morell?

The student-teacher ratio at Juan Quirindongo Morell is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Juan Quirindongo Morell rank in PR?

Juan Quirindongo Morell ranks #636 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Juan Quirindongo Morell's MySchoolScout rating?

Juan Quirindongo Morell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Juan Quirindongo Morell?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Juan Quirindongo Morell has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Juan Quirindongo Morell a charter school?

No, Juan Quirindongo Morell is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Juan Quirindongo Morell a Title I school?

No, Juan Quirindongo Morell is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juan Quirindongo Morell?

91.1% of students at Juan Quirindongo Morell 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
380
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Vega Baja Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
67.9%
4-Year Graduation
57.0%
Area population (ZIP 00693)
55,725
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
44.3
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 00693; 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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