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#188 of 842 schools in PR

Top 22% in state

Imbery

Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PO BOX 2052, Barceloneta, PR 00617

Enrollment

336

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Puerto Rico schools

#188 of 842

In Barceloneta

#2 of 5

public schools

In district

#188 of 842

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Academic growth

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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Imbery

8.0/10

Elementary School in Barceloneta · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Imbery

Imbery is a public elementary school in Barceloneta, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Imbery serves approximately 336 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Imbery has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 842 schools in PR.

Structured state assessment records for Imbery show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

How it compares1.0 pts above district
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.0
  • PR avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

39% of students at Imbery 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+3.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Imbery — Students at Imbery score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)

Math Proficiency 45.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
School
State
N/A

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↑ Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.

How Imbery Compares

See how Imbery performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.0/10
78th percentile in PR
Academic
7.6/10
Very Good
Growth
9.1/10
Excellent
Environment
5.8/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
91%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
26 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
39.0%

Location

PO BOX 2052, Barceloneta, PR 00617

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Imbery may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DR. CAYETANO COLL Y TOSTE (rated 9.3/10, 5.9 miles away, in nearby Arecibo), which scores notably higher. Another option is FRANCISCO MENENDEZ BALBANE (rated 8.5/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Manati), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, FACTOR 5 (rated 8.5/10, 6.0 miles away, in nearby Arecibo), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Barceloneta, see our Barceloneta schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.0 mi
School Distance Rating
HECTOR M. RUIZ MARTINEZ Barceloneta 0.5 mi 5.8
ELI RAMOS ROSARIO Barceloneta 0.7 mi 8.1
FERNANDO SURIA CHAVEZ Barceloneta 1.6 mi 4.5
VICENTE ACEVEDO BALLESTER Barceloneta 1.7 mi 6.4
FRANCISCO MENENDEZ BALBANE Manati 2.5 mi 8.5
EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS ARECIBO Arecibo 3.6 mi 4.1
LUIS A FERRE AGUAYO Arecibo 3.8 mi 4.9
LEONARDO VALENTIN TIRADO Florida 4.5 mi 4.6
JESUS T. PINERO MANATI Manati 4.4 mi 2.1
TEODOMIRO TABOAS Manati 4.6 mi 5.5
FERNANDO CALLEJO Manati 4.6 mi 3.1
FELIX CORDOVA DAVILA Manati 4.8 mi 8.0
JUANITA RAMIREZ GONZALEZ Florida 5.1 mi 6.7
JUAN S. MARCHAND Manati 4.9 mi 7.5
RICARDO RODRIGUEZ TORRES Florida 5.2 mi 8.0
JUAN A. SANCHEZ DAVILA Manati 5.1 mi 8.0
JUAN PONCE DE LEON II Florida 5.5 mi 6.7
DR. CAYETANO COLL Y TOSTE Arecibo 5.9 mi 9.3
FACTOR 5 Arecibo 6.0 mi 8.5
PETRA CORRETJER DE O'NEILL Manati 6.0 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 00617 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$22,010

Median Home Value

$121,400

Median Rent

$625/mo

Population

22,699

College Educated

24.4%

Homeownership

71.2%

Avg Commute

28.8 min

Poverty Rate

44.9%

Median Age

42.5

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PURIFICACION RODRIGUEZ Coamo, PR 8.0
RICARDO RODRIGUEZ TORRES Florida, PR 8.0
SANTIAGO NEGRONI Yauco, PR 8.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Imbery

What grades does Imbery serve?

Imbery serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Imbery?

Imbery has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Imbery?

The student-teacher ratio at Imbery is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Imbery rank in PR?

Imbery ranks #188 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Imbery's MySchoolScout rating?

Imbery has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Imbery?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Imbery has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Imbery a charter school?

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

Is Imbery a Title I school?

No, Imbery is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Imbery?

91.1% of students at Imbery qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
21 Car-Dependent

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Free/Reduced Lunch
91.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Barceloneta Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%

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