Below Average
#638 of 842 schools in PR
Luis a Ferre Aguayo
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Arecibo, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 717, Arecibo, PR 00614
- Math 20% proficient (2018)
- Reading 43% proficient (2018)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Luis a Ferre Aguayo score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2015, to 32% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 53% (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
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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
- #638 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Luis a Ferre Aguayo is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luis a Ferre Aguayo
Luis a Ferre Aguayo is a public elementary school in Arecibo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 589 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #638 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luis a Ferre Aguayo
What grades does Luis a Ferre Aguayo serve?
Luis a Ferre Aguayo serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Luis a Ferre Aguayo?
Luis a Ferre Aguayo has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luis a Ferre Aguayo?
The student-teacher ratio at Luis a Ferre Aguayo is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luis a Ferre Aguayo rank in PR?
Luis a Ferre Aguayo ranks #638 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Luis a Ferre Aguayo's MySchoolScout rating?
Luis a Ferre Aguayo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Luis a Ferre Aguayo?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luis a Ferre Aguayo has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Luis a Ferre Aguayo a charter school?
No, Luis a Ferre Aguayo is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luis a Ferre Aguayo a Title I school?
No, Luis a Ferre Aguayo is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luis a Ferre Aguayo?
91.2% of students at Luis a Ferre Aguayo 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Arecibo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (787) 815-9087
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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