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#336 of 842 schools in PR

Top 40% in state

Vidal Serrano

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Gurabo, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

PO BOX 1090, Gurabo, PR 00778

  • Math 32% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2018)
  • 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism56.1%

Students at Vidal Serrano score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency32%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2015, to 40% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
7%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 41% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Vidal Serrano 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

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$39,564

Median home value

$160,200

Median rent

$674/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

77.3%

Poverty rate

32%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00778; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Abelardo Diaz MoralesEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–50.8 mi408Compare →
Ines Maria Mendoza CaguasEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–51.1 mi143Compare →
Jose MercadoEnrollment path unverified7.2K–91.1 mi199Compare →
Benita Gonzalez QuinonesEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–51.2 mi149Compare →

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
#336 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Vidal Serrano is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vidal Serrano

Vidal Serrano is a public elementary school in Gurabo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 214 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
214
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gurabo Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.1%
Area population (ZIP 00778)
40,391
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
41.6
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 00778; 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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