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#767 of 842 schools in PR

Francisco Ramos Sanchez

Middle School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Utuado, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 950 APARTADO 1389, Utuado, PR 00641

  • Math 13% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2018)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment5.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism46.3%

Students at Francisco Ramos Sanchez score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency13%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2015, to 29% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
4%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
2%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
2%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
13%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 56% (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%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Francisco Ramos 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 52Somewhat Walkable

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

Median income

$17,839

Median home value

$101,900

Median rent

$464/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

61.6%

Poverty rate

53.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00641; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Puerto Rico Department of Education

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

Francisco Ramos Sanchez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Francisco Ramos Sanchez

Francisco Ramos Sanchez is a public middle school in Utuado, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 201 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Francisco Ramos Sanchez

What grades does Francisco Ramos Sanchez serve?

Francisco Ramos Sanchez serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Francisco Ramos Sanchez?

Francisco Ramos Sanchez has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Francisco Ramos Sanchez?

The student-teacher ratio at Francisco Ramos Sanchez is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Francisco Ramos Sanchez rank in PR?

Francisco Ramos Sanchez ranks #767 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Francisco Ramos Sanchez's MySchoolScout rating?

Francisco Ramos Sanchez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Francisco Ramos Sanchez?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Francisco Ramos Sanchez has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Francisco Ramos Sanchez a charter school?

No, Francisco Ramos Sanchez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Francisco Ramos Sanchez a Title I school?

No, Francisco Ramos Sanchez is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francisco Ramos Sanchez?

91.0% of students at Francisco Ramos 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 – 8th
Enrollment
201
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Utuado Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.3%
Area population (ZIP 00641)
23,962
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
46.3
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 00641; 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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