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#258 of 842 schools in PR

Top 31% in state

Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Juana Diaz, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1407, Juana Diaz, PR 00795

  • Math 10% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2018)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism53.3%

Students at Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency10%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 19 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
29%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
7%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
9%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
2%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 44% (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. Maximo Donoso Sanchez 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 21Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$23,391

Median home value

$102,200

Median rent

$522/mo

College educated

27.6%

Homeownership

77.2%

Poverty rate

43.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00795; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carmen Belen VeigaEnrollment path unverified5.69–122.4 mi309Compare →
Luis Llorens Torres Juana DiazEnrollment path unverified5.89–122.4 mi413Compare →
Superior Juan SerrallesEnrollment path unverified6.19–122.4 mi358Compare →
Luis Munoz Marin Juana DiazEnrollment path unverified4.96–123.0 mi209Compare →

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
#258 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. Maximo Donoso Sanchez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez

Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez is a public high school in Juana Diaz, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 439 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 842 schools in PR.

State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez

What grades does Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez serve?

Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez?

Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez rank in PR?

Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez ranks #258 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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. Maximo Donoso Sanchez?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez a charter school?

No, Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez a Title I school?

No, Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez?

91.1% of students at Dr. Maximo Donoso Sanchez 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Juana Díaz Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.3%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 00795)
43,212
Area average commute
27.3 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 00795; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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