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#646 of 842 schools in PR

Petra Roman Vigo

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Carolina, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 4099, Carolina, PR 00979

  • Math 10% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2018)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism63.1%

Students at Petra Roman Vigo score 23% 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 Proficiency10%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 13 points since 2015, reaching 23% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 19% (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 Petra Roman Vigo 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 28Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$35,521

Median home value

$189,100

Median rent

$990/mo

College educated

49.7%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

23.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00979; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 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
Petra Zenon De FaberyEnrollment path unverified3.59–121.2 mi276Compare →
Leap Steam+e Academy of San Juan - AlianzaCharter · enrollment unverified4.5K–111.5 mi724Compare →
Jesus SilvaEnrollment path unverified6.0K–91.8 mi518Compare →
Medardo CarazoEnrollment path unverified4.79–121.9 mi333Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#646 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Petra Roman Vigo

Petra Roman Vigo is a public high school in Carolina, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 369 students in grades 5th-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Petra Roman Vigo

What grades does Petra Roman Vigo serve?

Petra Roman Vigo serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Petra Roman Vigo?

Petra Roman Vigo has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Petra Roman Vigo?

The student-teacher ratio at Petra Roman Vigo is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Petra Roman Vigo rank in PR?

Petra Roman Vigo ranks #646 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Petra Roman Vigo's MySchoolScout rating?

Petra Roman Vigo 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 Petra Roman Vigo?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Petra Roman Vigo has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Petra Roman Vigo a charter school?

No, Petra Roman Vigo is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Petra Roman Vigo a Title I school?

No, Petra Roman Vigo is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Petra Roman Vigo?

91.1% of students at Petra Roman Vigo 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
5th – 12th
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Carolina Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.1%
Area population (ZIP 00979)
15,597
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
54
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 00979; 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

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