Very Good
#318 of 842 schools in PR
Top 38% in state
Ramon Perez Purcell
School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 899, Penuelas, PR 00624
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#318 of 842
In Penuelas
#4 of 7
public schools
In district
#318 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Ramon Perez Purcell
Ramon Perez Purcell is a public school in Penuelas, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Ramon Perez Purcell serves approximately 284 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Ramon Perez Purcell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Ramon Perez Purcell show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 6.3
- PR avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Ramon Perez Purcell — Students at Ramon Perez Purcell score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.
How Ramon Perez Purcell Compares
See how Ramon Perez Purcell performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 899, Penuelas, PR 00624
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ramon Perez Purcell may also want to explore other schools in the area. DALILA TORRES (rated 6.7/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Guayanilla), with a very similar rating. Another option is GLORIA MARIA BORRERO OLIVERAS (rated 6.3/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Guayanilla), with a comparable rating. Additionally, RAFAEL IRIZARRY RIVERA (rated 5.6/10, 2.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Penuelas, see our Penuelas schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JOSEFA VELEZ BAUZA Penuelas | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| GLORIA MARIA BORRERO OLIVERAS Guayanilla | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| RAFAEL IRIZARRY RIVERA Penuelas | 2.1 mi | 5.6 |
| WEBSTER Penuelas | 2.2 mi | 8.0 |
| MIGUEL GONZALEZ BAUZA Penuelas | 2.8 mi | 7.5 |
| INTERMEDIA TALLABOA ALTA Penuelas | 3.4 mi | 5.4 |
| DALILA TORRES Guayanilla | 3.6 mi | 6.7 |
| HERMINIO ARZOLA EMMANUELLI Guayanilla | 3.6 mi | 8.9 |
| ASUNCION RODRIGUEZ DE SALA Guayanilla | 3.6 mi | 5.9 |
| ARISTIDES CALES QUIROS Guayanilla | 3.9 mi | 5.1 |
| JORGE LUCAS VALDIVIESO Penuelas | 4.9 mi | 7.0 |
| DOMINGO MASSOL Adjuntas | 5.3 mi | 9.1 |
| HIPOLITO GARCIA BORRERO Guayanilla | 6.0 mi | 5.5 |
| JAIME CASTANER Yauco | 6.0 mi | 6.2 |
| SANTIAGO NEGRONI Yauco | 6.5 mi | 8.0 |
| ELVIRA VICENTE Yauco | 6.5 mi | 5.8 |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA YAUCO Yauco | 6.5 mi | 7.7 |
| ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI YAUCO Yauco | 6.6 mi | 9.3 |
| SUPERIOR BETHZAIDA VELAZQUEZ Ponce | 6.6 mi | 6.2 |
| PROFESORA LUISA MONSEGUR VELEZ Yauco | 6.9 mi | 9.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00624 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$21,091
Median Home Value
$88,100
Median Rent
$530/mo
Population
21,374
College Educated
24.8%
Homeownership
68.8%
Avg Commute
26.6 min
Poverty Rate
51.2%
Median Age
40.3
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| JUANA SANCHEZ Juncos, PR | 7.1 |
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| JOSE MERCADO Caguas, PR | 7.2 |
| JUAN B. SOTO Aguada, PR | 7.2 |
| JUANITA RAMIREZ GONZALEZ Florida, PR | 6.7 |
| MARIA DAVILA SEMIDEY Patillas, PR | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ramon Perez Purcell
What grades does Ramon Perez Purcell serve?
Ramon Perez Purcell serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Ramon Perez Purcell?
Ramon Perez Purcell has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramon Perez Purcell?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramon Perez Purcell 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 Ramon Perez Purcell rank in PR?
Ramon Perez Purcell ranks #318 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Ramon Perez Purcell's MySchoolScout rating?
Ramon Perez Purcell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Ramon Perez Purcell?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ramon Perez Purcell has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Ramon Perez Purcell a charter school?
No, Ramon Perez Purcell is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ramon Perez Purcell a Title I school?
No, Ramon Perez Purcell is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ramon Perez Purcell?
91.2% of students at Ramon Perez Purcell qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Peñuelas Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 836-3577
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #318 of 842
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