Average
#628 of 842 schools in PR
Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Bayamon, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO BOX 9466, Bayamon, PR 00956
- Math 47% proficient (2018)
- Reading 32% proficient (2018)
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2015, to 40% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 51% (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
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon 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 72Very Walkable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$28,674
Median home value
$134,800
Median rent
$645/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
37.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00956; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faustino Santiago MontalvoEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Ines Maria Mendoza De Munoz Marin BayamonEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–7 | 0.7 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Josefita Monserrate De SellesEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Maria E. Bas De VazquezEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 239 | 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
- #628 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 Gomez Tejera Bayamon is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon
Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon is a public elementary school in Bayamon, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 312 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #628 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon
What grades does Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon serve?
Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon?
Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon rank in PR?
Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon ranks #628 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon's MySchoolScout rating?
Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Gomez Tejera Bayamon?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon a charter school?
No, Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon a Title I school?
No, Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon?
91.0% of students at Carmen Gomez Tejera Bayamon 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Bayamón Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 785-1364
- Area population (ZIP 00956)
- 67,050
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 00956; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.