Average
#593 of 842 schools in PR
Elemental Mediania Alta
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 1980 SUITE 201, Loiza, PR 00772
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#593 of 842
In Loiza
#3 of 7
public schools
In district
#593 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic performance
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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Elemental Mediania Alta
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About Elemental Mediania Alta
Elemental Mediania Alta is a public elementary school in Loiza, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Elemental Mediania Alta serves approximately 318 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Elemental Mediania Alta has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #593 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Elemental Mediania Alta show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
The chronic absenteeism rate at Elemental Mediania Alta was 49% in the 2022-23 school year, which is above the national average. Chronic absenteeism (missing 15 or more school days) can affect classroom dynamics and pacing. Parents should ask about the school's attendance support programs and what resources are available to help families address barriers to consistent attendance.
Score Breakdown
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Elemental Mediania Alta — Students at Elemental Mediania Alta score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.2/10.
How Elemental Mediania Alta Compares
See how Elemental Mediania Alta performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 1980 SUITE 201, Loiza, PR 00772
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Elemental Mediania Alta may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ANTERA ROSADO FUENTES (rated 9.0/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Rio Grande), which scores notably higher. Another option is RAFAEL DE JESUS (rated 8.4/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Rio Grande), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CELSO GONZALEZ VAILLANT (rated 7.8/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Loiza, see our Loiza schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUPERIOR VOCACIONAL ELADIO RIVERA QUINONES Loiza | 0.1 mi | 4.9 |
| NUEVA BO. MEDIANIA Loiza | 0.4 mi | 3.8 |
| JOBOS VIRTUOSO RIVERA GARCIA Loiza | 1.4 mi | 3.3 |
| BELEN BLANCO DE ZEQUEIRA Loiza | 2.4 mi | 7.1 |
| CELSO GONZALEZ VAILLANT Loiza | 2.5 mi | 7.8 |
| CACICA YUIZA - ALIANZA Yabucoa | 2.6 mi | 6.6 |
| ANTERA ROSADO FUENTES Rio Grande | 3.1 mi | 9.0 |
| PEDRO FALU ORELLANO Rio Grande | 3.2 mi | 4.2 |
| LIBERATA IRALDO Rio Grande | 3.3 mi | 6.6 |
| RAFAEL DE JESUS Rio Grande | 3.3 mi | 8.4 |
| GUILLERMINA ROSADO DE AYALA Loiza | 3.4 mi | 4.1 |
| EDMUNDO DEL VALLE CRUZ Rio Grande | 3.6 mi | 4.9 |
| DR. PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS CANOVANAS Canovanas | 3.5 mi | 6.7 |
| JOSE SANTOS QUINONES Canovanas | 3.8 mi | 6.1 |
| VOCACIONAL WILLIAM RIVERA BETANCOURT Canovanas | 3.9 mi | 7.4 |
| FELIX SANCHEZ CRUZ Rio Grande | 4.4 mi | 5.8 |
| PREVOCACIONAL CASIANO CEPEDA Rio Grande | 4.6 mi | 3.9 |
| CASIANO CEPEDA Rio Grande | 4.6 mi | 6.1 |
| LUIS HERNAIZ VERONNE Canovanas | 5.2 mi | 3.3 |
| ANTONIO R. BARCELO Canovanas | 5.2 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00772 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$18,408
Median Home Value
$99,600
Median Rent
$439/mo
Population
16,961
College Educated
14.1%
Homeownership
64.8%
Avg Commute
31.2 min
Poverty Rate
51.4%
Median Age
43.2
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ELEMENTAL SALVADOR BRAU Cayey, PR | 5.2 |
| FRANCISCO MARIA QUINONES San German, PR | 5.2 |
| ANGELICA TORO Jayuya, PR | 5.3 |
| FERNANDO LUIS MALAVE OLIVERAS Ponce, PR | 5.3 |
| JULIO V. GUZMAN San German, PR | 5.3 |
| ALFREDO DORRINGTON Hormigueros, PR | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elemental Mediania Alta
What grades does Elemental Mediania Alta serve?
Elemental Mediania Alta serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Elemental Mediania Alta?
Elemental Mediania Alta has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elemental Mediania Alta?
The student-teacher ratio at Elemental Mediania Alta is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elemental Mediania Alta rank in PR?
Elemental Mediania Alta ranks #593 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Elemental Mediania Alta's MySchoolScout rating?
Elemental Mediania Alta has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Elemental Mediania Alta?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elemental Mediania Alta has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Elemental Mediania Alta a charter school?
No, Elemental Mediania Alta is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elemental Mediania Alta a Title I school?
No, Elemental Mediania Alta is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elemental Mediania Alta?
91.2% of students at Elemental Mediania Alta qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Loíza Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.7%
- Phone
- (787) 876-1200
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #593 of 842
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