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#232 of 842 schools in PR

Top 27% in state

Julio Lebron Soto

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

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

PO BOX 1040 CASTANER, Lares, PR 00669

  • Math 37% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2018)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Julio Lebron Soto score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency37%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2015, to 45% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 56% (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

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Julio Lebron 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 18Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$19,198

Median home value

$102,700

Median rent

$496/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

64.9%

Poverty rate

55.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hector I. RiveraEnrollment path unverified6.7K–82.9 mi213Compare →
Lena M. Franceschi IrizarryEnrollment path unverified3.9K–84.0 mi99Compare →
Angel Rafael Diaz ColonEnrollment path unverified9.6K–8Not available197Compare →
Carmen Barroso MoralesEnrollment path unverified9.8K–5Not available243Compare →

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

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

About Julio Lebron Soto

Julio Lebron Soto is a public elementary school in Lares, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 193 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Julio Lebron Soto

What grades does Julio Lebron Soto serve?

Julio Lebron Soto serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Julio Lebron Soto?

Julio Lebron Soto has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Julio Lebron Soto?

The student-teacher ratio at Julio Lebron Soto is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Julio Lebron Soto rank in PR?

Julio Lebron Soto ranks #232 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Julio Lebron Soto's MySchoolScout rating?

Julio Lebron Soto has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Julio Lebron Soto?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Julio Lebron Soto has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Julio Lebron Soto a charter school?

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

Is Julio Lebron Soto a Title I school?

No, Julio Lebron Soto is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Julio Lebron Soto?

91.2% of students at Julio Lebron 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 – 6th
Enrollment
193
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lares Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
Area population (ZIP 00669)
27,534
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
44.9
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 00669; 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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