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Very Good

#261 of 842 schools in PR

Top 31% in state

Vicente Pales Anes

Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PO BOX 90, Guayama, PR 00784

Enrollment

119

Student-Teacher

7.4:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Puerto Rico schools

#261 of 842

In Guayama

#6 of 11

public schools

In district

#261 of 842

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

School environment

8.1 / 10

Excellent

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Vicente Pales Anes

7.4/10

Elementary School in Guayama · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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9.1/10

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8.2/10

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About Vicente Pales Anes

Vicente Pales Anes is a public elementary school in Guayama, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Vicente Pales Anes serves approximately 119 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Vicente Pales Anes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 842 schools in PR.

Structured state assessment records for Vicente Pales Anes show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.0
  • PR avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

With an enrollment of 119 students, Vicente Pales Anes is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.4:1, Vicente Pales Anes offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Vicente Pales Anes — Students at Vicente Pales Anes score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

90.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)

Math Proficiency 22.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 18.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
School
State
N/A

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↑ Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
17%
ELA
7.5%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.

How Vicente Pales Anes Compares

See how Vicente Pales Anes performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.4/10
69th percentile in PR
Academic
6.0/10
Average
Growth
8.0/10
Excellent
Environment
8.1/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
91%
Teaching Staff
7:1 student-teacher ratio
16 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
19.3%

Location

PO BOX 90, Guayama, PR 00784

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Vicente Pales Anes may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CARMEN BOZELLO DE HUYKE (rated 9.4/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Arroyo), which scores notably higher. Another option is ADALBERTO SANCHEZ MORALES (rated 8.9/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Arroyo), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JOAQUIN PARRILLA (rated 8.8/10, 5.7 miles away, in nearby Patillas), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Guayama, see our Guayama schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.7 mi
School Distance Rating
GENARO CAUTINO Guayama 0.3 mi 9.1
WASHINGTON I Guayama 0.3 mi 8.2
SIMON MADERA Guayama 0.6 mi 7.4
DR. RAFAEL LOPEZ LANDRON Guayama 0.6 mi 3.5
FRANCISCO GARCIA BOYRIE Guayama 1.1 mi 6.1
RAFAEL ANTONIO DELGADO MATEO Guayama 1.2 mi 7.5
OSCAR HERNANDEZ GUEVARA Guayama 1.2 mi 7.8
DRA. MARIA SOCORRO LACOT Guayama 1.4 mi 8.0
SUPERIOR URBANA DE ARROYO Arroyo 2.8 mi 4.2
DOLORES GONZALEZ Arroyo 3.1 mi 5.3
JUAN ALEMANY SILVA Guayama 3.4 mi 7.3
CARMEN BOZELLO DE HUYKE Arroyo 3.4 mi 9.4
JOSE M. MASSARI Arroyo 3.5 mi 5.3
JOSE HORACIO CORA Arroyo 3.7 mi 5.7
ADALBERTO SANCHEZ MORALES Arroyo 3.8 mi 8.9
ADELA BRENES TEXIDOR Guayama 4.0 mi 5.0
JOAQUIN PARRILLA Patillas 5.7 mi 8.8
MARIA DAVILA SEMIDEY Patillas 6.3 mi 7.3
JOSEFINA MUNOZ DE BERNIER Patillas 6.3 mi 5.2
CECILIO LEBRON RAMOS Patillas 6.7 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 00784 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$20,347

Median Home Value

$104,000

Median Rent

$443/mo

Population

35,405

College Educated

22.7%

Homeownership

71.1%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

48.6%

Median Age

41

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JUAN ALEMANY SILVA Guayama, PR 7.3
MANUEL ORTIZ SUYA Maunabo, PR 7.3
MARTA SANCHEZ Yabucoa, PR 7.3
NORMA I. TORRES COLON Villalba, PR 7.3
TOMAS VERA AYALA Moca, PR 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Vicente Pales Anes

What grades does Vicente Pales Anes serve?

Vicente Pales Anes serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Vicente Pales Anes?

Vicente Pales Anes has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vicente Pales Anes?

The student-teacher ratio at Vicente Pales Anes is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vicente Pales Anes rank in PR?

Vicente Pales Anes ranks #261 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Vicente Pales Anes's MySchoolScout rating?

Vicente Pales Anes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Vicente Pales Anes?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vicente Pales Anes has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Vicente Pales Anes a charter school?

No, Vicente Pales Anes is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vicente Pales Anes a Title I school?

No, Vicente Pales Anes is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vicente Pales Anes?

90.8% of students at Vicente Pales Anes qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
119
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Free/Reduced Lunch
90.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Guayama Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academics, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but is not factored into the score. Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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