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#104 of 842 schools in PR

Top 12% in state

Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Toa Baja, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 2477, Toa Baja, PR 00950

  • Math 51% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2018)
  • 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency51%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2015, reaching 50% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
17%
ELA
21%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
28%
2012
Math
26%
ELA
28%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 34% (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

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja 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

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

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carmen Barroso MoralesEnrollment path unverified9.8K–50.5 mi243Compare →
Delia Davila De CabanEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–60.8 mi231Compare →
Francisca Davila SempritEnrollment path unverified3.8K–81.4 mi182Compare →
Angel Rafael Diaz ColonEnrollment path unverified9.6K–8Not available197Compare →

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

Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja

Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja is a public elementary school in Toa Baja, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 280 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #104 of 842 schools in PR.

State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja

What grades does Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja serve?

Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja?

Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja rank in PR?

Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja ranks #104 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja a charter school?

No, Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja a Title I school?

No, Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja?

91.1% of students at Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja 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 – 7th
Enrollment
280
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Toa Baja Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
Area population (ZIP 00950)
0
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 00950; 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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