Excellent
#28 of 842 schools in PR
Top 3% in state
Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Vega Alta, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 355, Vega Alta, PR 00692
- Math 87% proficient (2018)
- Reading 77% proficient (2018)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2015, to 82% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta 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 36Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$25,486
Median home value
$136,500
Median rent
$667/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
40.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00692; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Paoli Vega AltaEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 2–6 | 0.6 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Elemental Ecologica Jose De DiegoEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Elisa Davila VazquezEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Ignacio MirandaEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 222 | Compare → |
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
- #28 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta
Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta is a public elementary school in Vega Alta, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta
What grades does Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta serve?
Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta?
Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta?
The student-teacher ratio at Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta rank in PR?
Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta ranks #28 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta's MySchoolScout rating?
Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta a charter school?
No, Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta a Title I school?
No, Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta?
90.9% of students at Rafael Hernandez Vega Alta 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
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Vega Alta Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (787) 883-1025
- Area population (ZIP 00692)
- 32,717
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 00692; 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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