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#796 of 842 schools in PR

Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz

School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Maunabo, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1275, Maunabo, PR 00707

  • Math 12% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2018)
  • 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism50.8%

Students at Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency12%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 17% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
8%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
1%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 26% (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

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz 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 13Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$19,173

Median home value

$106,300

Median rent

$498/mo

College educated

12.8%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

53.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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Luis Munoz IglesiasEnrollment path unverified8.7K–12Not available483Compare →

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

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

About Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz

Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz is a public school in Maunabo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 181 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz

What grades does Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz serve?

Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz?

Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz rank in PR?

Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz ranks #796 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz a charter school?

No, Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz a Title I school?

No, Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz?

91.2% of students at Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz 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 – 12th
Enrollment
181
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maunabo Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.8%
Area population (ZIP 00707)
10,400
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
48.3
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 00707; 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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