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#412 of 842 schools in PR

Top 49% in state

Monserrate Leon Irizarry

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Cabo Rojo, PR

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

PO BOX 1235, Cabo Rojo, PR 00623

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2018)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.92 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 Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism58.3%

Students at Monserrate Leon Irizarry score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

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

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2015, to 25% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 48% (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 Monserrate Leon Irizarry 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 29Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$25,614

Median home value

$118,200

Median rent

$576/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

37.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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
James GarfieldEnrollment path unverified6.1K–113.8 mi250Compare →
Pedro Nelson ColbergEnrollment path unverified4.76–124.2 mi223Compare →
Severo E. Colberg RamirezEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–104.2 mi262Compare →
Ines Maria Mendoza De Munoz Marin Cabo RojoEnrollment path unverified6.49–124.4 mi436Compare →

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

Monserrate Leon Irizarry is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Monserrate Leon Irizarry

Monserrate Leon Irizarry is a public high school in Cabo Rojo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 381 students in grades 8th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monserrate Leon Irizarry

What grades does Monserrate Leon Irizarry serve?

Monserrate Leon Irizarry serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Monserrate Leon Irizarry?

Monserrate Leon Irizarry has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monserrate Leon Irizarry?

The student-teacher ratio at Monserrate Leon Irizarry is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Monserrate Leon Irizarry rank in PR?

Monserrate Leon Irizarry ranks #412 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Monserrate Leon Irizarry's MySchoolScout rating?

Monserrate Leon Irizarry has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Monserrate Leon Irizarry?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monserrate Leon Irizarry has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Monserrate Leon Irizarry a charter school?

No, Monserrate Leon Irizarry is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Monserrate Leon Irizarry a Title I school?

No, Monserrate Leon Irizarry is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monserrate Leon Irizarry?

91.1% of students at Monserrate Leon Irizarry 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
381
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Cabo Rojo Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.3%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 00623)
39,005
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
46.3
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 00623; 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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