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#731 of 842 schools in PR

Pedro Falu Orellano

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Rio Grande, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 940, Rio Grande, PR 00745

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2018)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation5.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism95.2%

Students at Pedro Falu Orellano score 15% 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 Proficiency27%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2015, to 15% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
1%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
1%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
1%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 28% (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 Pedro Falu Orellano 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 49Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$26,980

Median home value

$129,800

Median rent

$580/mo

College educated

26.5%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

36.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
5.1% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Casiano CepedaEnrollment path unverified6.16–121.7 mi160Compare →
Prevocacional Casiano CepedaEnrollment path unverified3.99–121.7 mi50Compare →
Superior Vocacional Eladio Rivera QuinonesEnrollment path unverified4.99–123.1 mi436Compare →
Vocacional William Rivera BetancourtEnrollment path unverified7.49–123.4 mi476Compare →

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

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

About Pedro Falu Orellano

Pedro Falu Orellano is a public high school in Rio Grande, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 630 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #731 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pedro Falu Orellano

What grades does Pedro Falu Orellano serve?

Pedro Falu Orellano serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pedro Falu Orellano?

Pedro Falu Orellano has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pedro Falu Orellano?

The student-teacher ratio at Pedro Falu Orellano is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pedro Falu Orellano rank in PR?

Pedro Falu Orellano ranks #731 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Pedro Falu Orellano's MySchoolScout rating?

Pedro Falu Orellano has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Pedro Falu Orellano?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pedro Falu Orellano has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Pedro Falu Orellano a charter school?

No, Pedro Falu Orellano is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pedro Falu Orellano a Title I school?

No, Pedro Falu Orellano is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pedro Falu Orellano?

91.1% of students at Pedro Falu Orellano 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
630
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Río Grande Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
95.2%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 00745)
47,077
Area average commute
37.5 min
Area median age
44.4
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 00745; 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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