Excellent
#17 of 842 schools in PR
Top 2% in state
Jesus Manuel Suarez
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Carolina, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
VALLE ARRIBA HEIGHTS STATION, Carolina, PR 00985
- Math 87% proficient (2018)
- Reading 82% proficient (2018)
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jesus Manuel Suarez score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2015, reaching 85% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jesus Manuel Suarez 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,012
Median home value
$144,900
Median rent
$554/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00985; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus T. Pinero CarolinaEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Prisco FuentesEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Elemental Bo. Quebrada NegritoEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Elemental Barrio Las 400Enrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 162 | Compare → |
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
- #17 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jesus Manuel Suarez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jesus Manuel Suarez
Jesus Manuel Suarez is a public elementary school in Carolina, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 158 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jesus Manuel Suarez
What grades does Jesus Manuel Suarez serve?
Jesus Manuel Suarez serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Jesus Manuel Suarez?
Jesus Manuel Suarez has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesus Manuel Suarez?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesus Manuel Suarez is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jesus Manuel Suarez rank in PR?
Jesus Manuel Suarez ranks #17 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Jesus Manuel Suarez's MySchoolScout rating?
Jesus Manuel Suarez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Jesus Manuel Suarez?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jesus Manuel Suarez has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Jesus Manuel Suarez a charter school?
No, Jesus Manuel Suarez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jesus Manuel Suarez a Title I school?
No, Jesus Manuel Suarez is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jesus Manuel Suarez?
91.1% of students at Jesus Manuel Suarez 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carolina Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 750-6211
- Area population (ZIP 00985)
- 31,783
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 00985; 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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