Serving 1,031 students in grades 9-12, Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,031 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 20% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot's student population of 1,031 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,031 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot ranks within the top 50% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 836 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
75%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot's ranking?
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot is ranked #378 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot?
The graduation rate of Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot is 90%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 75%.
How many students attend Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot?
1,031 students attend Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot?
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot offer ?
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot part of?
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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