Excellent
#2 of 842 schools in PR
Top 1% in state
Carmen Barroso Morales
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Toa Baja, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 52 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 52032, Toa Baja, PR 00949
- Math 98% proficient (2018)
- Reading 92% proficient (2018)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carmen Barroso Morales score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 70 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 95% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 74% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carmen Barroso Morales 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 47Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,380
Median home value
$141,900
Median rent
$724/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
32.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00949; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa BajaEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–7 | 0.5 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Delia Davila De CabanEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Francisca Davila SempritEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Ramon Morales PenaEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 326 | Compare → |
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
- #2 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carmen Barroso Morales is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carmen Barroso Morales
Carmen Barroso Morales is a public elementary school in Toa Baja, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carmen Barroso Morales
What grades does Carmen Barroso Morales serve?
Carmen Barroso Morales serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carmen Barroso Morales?
Carmen Barroso Morales has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen Barroso Morales?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmen Barroso Morales is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carmen Barroso Morales rank in PR?
Carmen Barroso Morales ranks #2 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Carmen Barroso Morales's MySchoolScout rating?
Carmen Barroso Morales has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Carmen Barroso Morales?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmen Barroso Morales has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Carmen Barroso Morales a charter school?
No, Carmen Barroso Morales is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carmen Barroso Morales a Title I school?
No, Carmen Barroso Morales is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmen Barroso Morales?
90.9% of students at Carmen Barroso Morales 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Toa Baja Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (787) 795-8885
- Area population (ZIP 00949)
- 66,714
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 00949; 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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