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Very Good

#223 of 842 schools in PR

Top 26% in state

Miguel Hernandez Agosto

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Las Piedras, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 728, Las Piedras, PR 00771

  • Math 72% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2018)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+30.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Students at Miguel Hernandez Agosto score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency72%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2015, to 72% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 87% (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 Miguel Hernandez Agosto 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

$25,662

Median home value

$120,700

Median rent

$493/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

37.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carmen BenitezEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–61.4 mi358Compare →
Luis Munoz Rivera Las PiedrasEnrollment path unverified5.9K–52.1 mi153Compare →
Rufino VigoEnrollment path unverified7.1K–52.3 mi177Compare →
Carmen Pilar SantosEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–62.4 mi183Compare →

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

Miguel Hernandez Agosto is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Miguel Hernandez Agosto

Miguel Hernandez Agosto is a public elementary school in Las Piedras, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Miguel Hernandez Agosto

What grades does Miguel Hernandez Agosto serve?

Miguel Hernandez Agosto serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Miguel Hernandez Agosto?

Miguel Hernandez Agosto has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Miguel Hernandez Agosto?

The student-teacher ratio at Miguel Hernandez Agosto is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Miguel Hernandez Agosto rank in PR?

Miguel Hernandez Agosto ranks #223 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Miguel Hernandez Agosto's MySchoolScout rating?

Miguel Hernandez Agosto 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 Miguel Hernandez Agosto?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Miguel Hernandez Agosto has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Miguel Hernandez Agosto a charter school?

No, Miguel Hernandez Agosto is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Miguel Hernandez Agosto a Title I school?

No, Miguel Hernandez Agosto is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miguel Hernandez Agosto?

91.0% of students at Miguel Hernandez Agosto 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 – 5th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Humacao Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%
Area population (ZIP 00771)
35,165
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
42.9
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 00771; 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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