Needs Improvement
#825 of 842 schools in PR
Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente
School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Dorado, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 589, Dorado, PR 00646
- Math 4% proficient (2018)
- Reading 27% proficient (2018)
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 35% (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
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente 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 66Somewhat Walkable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,184
Median home value
$156,900
Median rent
$688/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00646; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis M. SantiagoEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–9 | 1.8 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Luisa M. ValderramaEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–10 | 2.0 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
| Juan Ponce De Leon GuaynaboEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 351 | 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
- #825 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente
Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente is a public school in Dorado, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 207 students in grades 4th-9th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #825 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente
What grades does Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente serve?
Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente serves students in grades 4th through 9th.
How many students attend Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente?
Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente?
The student-teacher ratio at Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente rank in PR?
Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente ranks #825 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente's MySchoolScout rating?
Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente a charter school?
No, Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente a Title I school?
No, Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente?
90.8% of students at Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente 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
- 4th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dorado Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.7%
- Phone
- (787) 796-1222
- Area population (ZIP 00646)
- 36,099
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 00646; 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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