Excellent
#135 of 842 schools in PR
Top 16% in state
Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Vega Baja, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 100, Vega Baja, PR 00693
- Math 52% proficient (2018)
- Reading 52% proficient (2018)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2015, reaching 52% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 41% (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 Baja 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 61Somewhat Walkable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$24,072
Median home value
$117,900
Median rent
$600/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
42.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00693; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Military Academy AlianzaCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–3 | 0.6 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Agapito Rosario RosarioEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Manuel Martinez DavilaEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–11 | 1.3 mi | 439 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #135 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 Baja is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja
Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja is a public elementary school in Vega Baja, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja
What grades does Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja serve?
Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja?
Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja?
The student-teacher ratio at Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja is 10.5:1. 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 Baja rank in PR?
Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja ranks #135 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja's MySchoolScout rating?
Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja a charter school?
No, Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja a Title I school?
No, Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja?
90.9% of students at Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja 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
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Vega Baja Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (787) 858-1994
- Area population (ZIP 00693)
- 55,725
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 00693; 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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