Average
#336 of 842 schools in PR
Top 40% in state
Vidal Serrano
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 1090, Gurabo, PR 00778
Enrollment
214
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
214
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#336 of 842
In Gurabo
#1 of 6
public schools
In district
#336 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic growth
7.5 / 10
Very Good
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About Vidal Serrano
Vidal Serrano is a public elementary school in Gurabo, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Vidal Serrano serves approximately 214 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Vidal Serrano has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Vidal Serrano show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Vidal Serrano sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
56% of students at Vidal Serrano were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Vidal Serrano — Students at Vidal Serrano score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.1%
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: 7.5/10.
How Vidal Serrano Compares
See how Vidal Serrano performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 1090, Gurabo, PR 00778
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Vidal Serrano may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PAULA MOJICA (rated 9.1/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Caguas), which scores notably higher. Another option is JUSTINA VAZQUEZ MENDOZA (rated 8.7/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Caguas), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PEPITA GARRIGA (rated 8.5/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Caguas), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Gurabo, see our Gurabo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ABELARDO DIAZ MORALES Caguas | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| INES MARIA MENDOZA CAGUAS Caguas | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| JOSE MERCADO Caguas | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| BENITA GONZALEZ QUINONES Caguas | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| MANUELA TORO MORICE Caguas | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA Caguas | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| NICOLAS AGUAYO ALDEA Caguas | 1.8 mi | 6.9 |
| FELIPE RIVERA CENTENO Caguas | 2.0 mi | 5.0 |
| GERARDO SELLES SOLA CAGUAS Caguas | 2.1 mi | 8.0 |
| JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ CAGUAS Caguas | 2.1 mi | 4.5 |
| PEPITA GARRIGA Caguas | 2.2 mi | 8.5 |
| LUIS RAMOS GONZALEZ Caguas | 2.1 mi | 2.7 |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA CAGUAS Caguas | 2.1 mi | 6.9 |
| VILLA MARINA Gurabo | 2.3 mi | 6.5 |
| JUSTINA VAZQUEZ MENDOZA Caguas | 2.3 mi | 8.7 |
| DRA. CONCHITA CUEVAS Gurabo | 2.4 mi | 5.9 |
| DIEGO VAZQUEZ Caguas | 2.4 mi | 4.4 |
| MARGARITA RIVERA DE JANER Gurabo | 2.7 mi | 4.6 |
| PAULA MOJICA Caguas | 2.7 mi | 9.1 |
| ANTONIO S PEDREIRA - PRETECNICA Caguas | 2.7 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00778 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$39,564
Median Home Value
$160,200
Median Rent
$674/mo
Population
40,391
College Educated
33.9%
Homeownership
77.3%
Avg Commute
34.1 min
Poverty Rate
32%
Median Age
41.6
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| CRISTOBAL COLON Bayamon, PR | 6.8 |
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| ASUNCION LUGO Yabucoa, PR | 6.7 |
| ELEONOR ROOSEVELT San Juan, PR | 6.7 |
| ELVIRA RUPERTO QUILES Mayaguez, PR | 6.7 |
| ERNESTO VICENTE CARATTINI Cidra, PR | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vidal Serrano
What grades does Vidal Serrano serve?
Vidal Serrano serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Vidal Serrano?
Vidal Serrano has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vidal Serrano?
The student-teacher ratio at Vidal Serrano is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vidal Serrano rank in PR?
Vidal Serrano ranks #336 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Vidal Serrano's MySchoolScout rating?
Vidal Serrano has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Vidal Serrano?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vidal Serrano has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Vidal Serrano a charter school?
No, Vidal Serrano is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vidal Serrano a Title I school?
No, Vidal Serrano is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vidal Serrano?
91.1% of students at Vidal Serrano qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 30 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gurabo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.1%
- Phone
- (787) 747-2323
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #336 of 842
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