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#593 of 842 schools in PR

Elemental Mediania Alta

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Loiza, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1980 SUITE 201, Loiza, PR 00772

  • Math 59% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2018)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+19.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Chronic Absenteeism48.7%

Students at Elemental Mediania Alta score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency59%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 16 points since 2015, reaching 57% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 46% (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

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elemental Mediania Alta 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)

Median income

$18,408

Median home value

$99,600

Median rent

$439/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

51.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00772; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jobos Virtuoso Rivera GarciaEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–51.4 mi211Compare →
Celso Gonzalez VaillantEnrollment path unverified7.8K–52.5 mi232Compare →
Cacica Yuiza - AlianzaCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–52.6 mi86Compare →
Antera Rosado FuentesEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–53.1 mi409Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#593 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elemental Mediania Alta is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elemental Mediania Alta

Elemental Mediania Alta is a public elementary school in Loiza, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 318 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #593 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Loíza Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.7%
Area population (ZIP 00772)
16,961
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
43.2
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 00772; 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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