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#41 of 842 schools in PR

Top 5% in state

Paula Mojica

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

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

PMB 428 PO BOX 4952, Caguas, PR 00725

  • Math 77% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2018)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (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 & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism10.3%

Students at Paula Mojica 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 Proficiency77%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2015, reaching 72% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

91%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Paula Mojica 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 73Very Walkable

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

Median income

$27,505

Median home value

$139,900

Median rent

$558/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

64.2%

Poverty rate

39.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Justina Vazquez MendozaEnrollment path unverified8.7K–50.5 mi146Compare →
Rosa C. BenitezEnrollment path unverified8.8K–50.5 mi252Compare →
Concepcion Mendez CanoEnrollment path unverified4.1K–60.7 mi175Compare →
Myrna M. FuentesEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–50.7 mi186Compare →

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

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

About Paula Mojica

Paula Mojica is a public elementary school in Caguas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 155 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Paula Mojica

What grades does Paula Mojica serve?

Paula Mojica serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Paula Mojica?

Paula Mojica has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Paula Mojica?

The student-teacher ratio at Paula Mojica is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Paula Mojica rank in PR?

Paula Mojica ranks #41 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Paula Mojica's MySchoolScout rating?

Paula Mojica has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Paula Mojica?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Paula Mojica has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Paula Mojica a charter school?

No, Paula Mojica is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Paula Mojica a Title I school?

No, Paula Mojica is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paula Mojica?

91.0% of students at Paula Mojica 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 – 5th
Enrollment
155
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Caguas Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.3%
Area population (ZIP 00725)
76,246
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
45.3
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 00725; 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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