Serving 927 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 927 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 20% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 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 927 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
927 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot ranks within the top 50% of all 839 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
#301 out of 839 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
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
87%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot's ranking?
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot is ranked #301 out of 839 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot?
The graduation rate of Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot is 87%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot?
927 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 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
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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