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#202 of 842 schools in PR

Top 24% in state

Fray Bartolome De Las Casas

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 7368, San Juan, PR 00915

  • Math 77% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2018)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+31.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism68.3%

Students at Fray Bartolome De Las Casas score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency77%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 33 points since 2015, reaching 75% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 51% (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

90.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fray Bartolome De Las Casas 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 46Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$14,502

Median home value

$109,600

Median rent

$517/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

40.4%

Poverty rate

66%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Manuel Elzaburu Y VizcarrondoEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–90.3 mi423Compare →
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera San JuanEnrollment path unverified6.5K–60.7 mi208Compare →
Juanita Garcia PerazaEnrollment path unverified8.4K–50.7 mi168Compare →
Luis Llorens Torres San JuanEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–61.0 mi300Compare →

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

Fray Bartolome De Las Casas is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fray Bartolome De Las Casas

Fray Bartolome De Las Casas is a public elementary school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 164 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fray Bartolome De Las Casas

What grades does Fray Bartolome De Las Casas serve?

Fray Bartolome De Las Casas serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Fray Bartolome De Las Casas?

Fray Bartolome De Las Casas has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fray Bartolome De Las Casas?

The student-teacher ratio at Fray Bartolome De Las Casas is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fray Bartolome De Las Casas rank in PR?

Fray Bartolome De Las Casas ranks #202 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Fray Bartolome De Las Casas's MySchoolScout rating?

Fray Bartolome De Las Casas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Fray Bartolome De Las Casas?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fray Bartolome De Las Casas has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Fray Bartolome De Las Casas a charter school?

No, Fray Bartolome De Las Casas is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fray Bartolome De Las Casas a Title I school?

No, Fray Bartolome De Las Casas is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fray Bartolome De Las Casas?

90.9% of students at Fray Bartolome De Las Casas 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
164
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Juan Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
68.3%
Area population (ZIP 00915)
24,484
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
43.3
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 00915; 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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