Excellent
#144 of 842 schools in PR
Top 17% in state
Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
CARR 159 KM 19.0 BO QUEBRADA A, Toa Baja, PR 00949
Enrollment
514
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
514
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#144 of 842
In Toa Baja
#5 of 18
public schools
In district
#144 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic growth
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas
Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas is a public elementary school in Toa Baja, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Intermedia Bo.
Quebrada Arenas serves approximately 514 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2018) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2018).
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
The chronic absenteeism rate at Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas was 65% in the 2022-23 school year, which is above the national average. Chronic absenteeism (missing 15 or more school days) can affect classroom dynamics and pacing. Parents should ask about the school's attendance support programs and what resources are available to help families address barriers to consistent attendance.
Score Breakdown
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Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas — Students at Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 10 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: 9.9/10.
How Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas Compares
See how Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
CARR 159 KM 19.0 BO QUEBRADA A, Toa Baja, PR 00949
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. VIOLANTA JIMENEZ (rated 7.9/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Toa Alta), with a comparable rating. Another option is JOSE NEVAREZ LOPEZ (rated 7.2/10, 4.3 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, ELISA DAVILA VAZQUEZ (rated 7.0/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Vega Alta), a more accessible option. For more schools in Toa Baja, see our Toa Baja schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ADOLFO GARCIA Naranjito | 1.6 mi | 3.9 |
| FIDEL LOPEZ COLON Corozal | 1.9 mi | 4.3 |
| JULIAN MARRERO Corozal | 2.1 mi | 6.5 |
| ALEJANDRO JR. CRUZ Toa Alta | 2.0 mi | 4.3 |
| PABLO DAVID BURGOS MARRERO Corozal | 2.1 mi | 7.5 |
| MANUEL BOU GALI Corozal | 2.7 mi | 5.0 |
| EMILIO R. DELGADO Corozal | 2.9 mi | 3.9 |
| COLEEN VAZQUEZ URRUTIA Naranjito | 3.4 mi | 5.0 |
| MERCEDES ROSADO Naranjito | 3.6 mi | 4.9 |
| CRISTOBAL SANTANA MELECIO Dorado | 3.7 mi | 6.2 |
| FRANCISCO MORALES Naranjito | 3.7 mi | 3.5 |
| JOSE PABLO MORALES Toa Alta | 3.7 mi | 4.1 |
| NICOLAS SEVILLA Toa Alta | 3.8 mi | 6.5 |
| VIOLANTA JIMENEZ Toa Alta | 3.8 mi | 7.9 |
| SILVESTRE MARTINEZ Naranjito | 3.8 mi | 6.1 |
| FRANCISCO LOPEZ CRUZ Naranjito | 4.1 mi | 5.6 |
| ELISA DAVILA VAZQUEZ Vega Alta | 4.2 mi | 7.0 |
| ABELARDO DIAZ ALFARO Toa Alta | 4.1 mi | 7.2 |
| RUBEN RODRIGUEZ FIGUEROA Naranjito | 4.2 mi | 6.6 |
| JOSE NEVAREZ LOPEZ Toa Baja | 4.3 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00949 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$33,380
Median Home Value
$141,900
Median Rent
$724/mo
Population
66,714
College Educated
29.7%
Homeownership
72.6%
Avg Commute
32.5 min
Poverty Rate
32.3%
Median Age
42.4
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| RAMON ALEJANDRO AYALA Comerio, PR | 8.3 |
| JULIO SELLES SOLA San Juan, PR | 8.4 |
| ELEMENTAL REXVILLE Bayamon, PR | 8.2 |
| MANUEL GONZALEZ MELO Rincon, PR | 8.2 |
| FACTOR 5 Arecibo, PR | 8.5 |
| HATILLO Villalba, PR | 8.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas
What grades does Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas serve?
Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas?
Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas?
The student-teacher ratio at Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas rank in PR?
Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas ranks #144 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas's MySchoolScout rating?
Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2018) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2018).
Is Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas a charter school?
No, Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas a Title I school?
No, Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas?
91.1% of students at Intermedia Bo. Quebrada Arenas 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
- 37 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Toa Alta Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.6%
- Phone
- (787) 870-2500
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #144 of 842
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