Excellent
#75 of 842 schools in PR
Top 9% in state
Sotero Figueroa
Middle School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
URB UNIVERSITY GARDENS, San Juan, PR 00928
- Math 32% proficient (2018)
- Reading 83% proficient (2018)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sotero Figueroa score 58% 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 17 points since 2015, reaching 58% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 70% (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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- Walk 76Very Walkable
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Pares CollazoEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Lcdo. Guillermo Atiles MoreauEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Pachin MarinEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | Not available | 511 | 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
- #75 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sotero Figueroa is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sotero Figueroa
Sotero Figueroa is a public middle school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 308 students in grades 4th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sotero Figueroa
What grades does Sotero Figueroa serve?
Sotero Figueroa serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Sotero Figueroa?
Sotero Figueroa has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sotero Figueroa?
The student-teacher ratio at Sotero Figueroa is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sotero Figueroa rank in PR?
Sotero Figueroa ranks #75 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Sotero Figueroa's MySchoolScout rating?
Sotero Figueroa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Sotero Figueroa?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sotero Figueroa has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Sotero Figueroa a charter school?
No, Sotero Figueroa is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sotero Figueroa a Title I school?
No, Sotero Figueroa is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sotero Figueroa?
90.9% of students at Sotero Figueroa 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Juan Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (787) 765-8132
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.
- 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
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