Very Good
#244 of 842 schools in PR
Top 29% in state
Francisco Serrano
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 1436, Ciales, PR 00638
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#244 of 842
In Ciales
#3 of 7
public schools
In district
#244 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic growth
8.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Francisco Serrano
Francisco Serrano is a public elementary school in Ciales, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Francisco Serrano serves approximately 283 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Francisco Serrano has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Francisco Serrano show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Francisco Serrano sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Francisco Serrano sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
41% of students at Francisco Serrano were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Francisco Serrano — Students at Francisco Serrano score 42% 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: 8.1/10.
How Francisco Serrano Compares
See how Francisco Serrano performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 1436, Ciales, PR 00638
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Francisco Serrano may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. VISITACION PAGAN (rated 9.6/10, 6.5 miles away, in nearby Orocovis), which scores notably higher. Another option is ESPERANZA GONZALEZ (rated 9.5/10, 6.5 miles away, in nearby Morovis), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CONCEPCION PEREZ HERNANDEZ (rated 9.2/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ciales, see our Ciales schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JAIME COIRA ORTIZ Ciales | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| CONCEPCION PEREZ HERNANDEZ Ciales | 2.4 mi | 9.2 |
| JUAN ANTONIO CORRETJER CIALES Ciales | 3.3 mi | 4.6 |
| ARIANYS NICOLE ROSA LUQUIS Ciales | 3.4 mi | 4.6 |
| RAMON TORRES RIVERA Morovis | 3.9 mi | 8.6 |
| TORIBIO RIVERA Ciales | 4.2 mi | 6.1 |
| HATO VIEJO CUMBRE Ciales | 4.5 mi | 5.3 |
| JOSEFA DEL RIO GUERRERO Morovis | 4.9 mi | 6.1 |
| OSCAR RODRIGUEZ RIVERA Morovis | 5.3 mi | 9.0 |
| ANGEL G. QUINTERO ALFARO Morovis | 5.3 mi | 6.8 |
| JORGE L. MARRERO PADILLA Morovis | 5.9 mi | 7.7 |
| EVARISTO CAMACHO Manati | 6.1 mi | 8.3 |
| JUANITA RAMIREZ GONZALEZ Florida | 6.1 mi | 6.7 |
| JAIME A. COLLAZO DEL RIO Morovis | 6.1 mi | 5.1 |
| ANTONIA SERRANO GONZALEZ Jayuya | 6.2 mi | 5.5 |
| MATRULLAS Orocovis | 6.6 mi | 4.6 |
| FRANCISCO RIVERA CLAUDIO Morovis | 6.3 mi | 6.6 |
| VISITACION PAGAN Orocovis | 6.5 mi | 9.6 |
| JUAN PONCE DE LEON II Florida | 6.6 mi | 6.7 |
| ESPERANZA GONZALEZ Morovis | 6.5 mi | 9.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00638 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$20,878
Median Home Value
$94,500
Median Rent
$404/mo
Population
17,410
College Educated
16.8%
Homeownership
70.9%
Avg Commute
33.1 min
Poverty Rate
57.8%
Median Age
45.9
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|---|---|
| AGAPITO ROSARIO ROSARIO Vega Baja, PR | 7.5 |
| CONRADO RODRIGUEZ Rincon, PR | 7.5 |
| MANUEL BOADA San Juan, PR | 7.5 |
| MIGUEL GONZALEZ BAUZA Penuelas, PR | 7.5 |
| RAFAEL ANTONIO DELGADO MATEO Guayama, PR | 7.5 |
| RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ Hatillo, PR | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Francisco Serrano
What grades does Francisco Serrano serve?
Francisco Serrano serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Francisco Serrano?
Francisco Serrano has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francisco Serrano?
The student-teacher ratio at Francisco Serrano is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francisco Serrano rank in PR?
Francisco Serrano ranks #244 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Francisco Serrano's MySchoolScout rating?
Francisco Serrano has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Serrano?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francisco Serrano has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Francisco Serrano a charter school?
No, Francisco Serrano is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francisco Serrano a Title I school?
No, Francisco Serrano is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francisco Serrano?
91.2% of students at Francisco Serrano qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 8 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ciales Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (787) 871-3385
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #244 of 842
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