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#154 of 842 schools in PR

Top 18% in state

Rafael Pont Flores

School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Aibonito, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1269, Aibonito, PR 00705

  • Math 51% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2018)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency59% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation4.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at Rafael Pont Flores score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency51%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 35 points since 2015, reaching 59% in 2018.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
29%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
20%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 46% (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

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rafael Pont Flores 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

$21,806

Median home value

$120,700

Median rent

$505/mo

College educated

23.5%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

44.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.8% 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
Federico Degetau IIEnrollment path unverified6.8K–110.4 mi171Compare →
PastoEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–91.4 mi411Compare →
Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified8.2K–12Not available511Compare →
Jose PadinEnrollment path unverified7.6K–9Not available161Compare →

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
#154 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 Pont Flores is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rafael Pont Flores

Rafael Pont Flores is a public school in Aibonito, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 458 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #154 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rafael Pont Flores

What grades does Rafael Pont Flores serve?

Rafael Pont Flores serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Rafael Pont Flores?

Rafael Pont Flores has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafael Pont Flores?

The student-teacher ratio at Rafael Pont Flores is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rafael Pont Flores rank in PR?

Rafael Pont Flores ranks #154 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Rafael Pont Flores's MySchoolScout rating?

Rafael Pont Flores has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Rafael Pont Flores?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rafael Pont Flores has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Rafael Pont Flores a charter school?

No, Rafael Pont Flores is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rafael Pont Flores a Title I school?

No, Rafael Pont Flores is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rafael Pont Flores?

91.0% of students at Rafael Pont Flores 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 – 12th
Enrollment
458
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Aibonito Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 00705)
24,475
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
46.8
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 00705; 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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