Excellent
#17 of 842 schools in PR
Top 2% in state
Jesus Manuel Suarez
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
VALLE ARRIBA HEIGHTS STATION, Carolina, PR 00985
Enrollment
158
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
9.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
158
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
9.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#17 of 842
In Carolina
#1 of 25
public schools
In district
#17 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic performance
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Jesus Manuel Suarez
Jesus Manuel Suarez is a public elementary school in Carolina, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Jesus Manuel Suarez serves approximately 158 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Jesus Manuel Suarez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Jesus Manuel Suarez show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 9.4 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 158 students, Jesus Manuel Suarez is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 7.9:1, Jesus Manuel Suarez offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Jesus Manuel Suarez — Students at Jesus Manuel Suarez score 84% 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 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: 9.0/10.
How Jesus Manuel Suarez Compares
See how Jesus Manuel Suarez performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
VALLE ARRIBA HEIGHTS STATION, Carolina, PR 00985
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jesus Manuel Suarez may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JUANA A. MENDEZ (rated 9.2/10, 4.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is ELEMENTAL BO. QUEBRADA NEGRITO (rated 8.7/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Trujillo Alto), with a comparable rating. Additionally, JUANA RODRIGUEZ MUNDO (rated 8.6/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Canovanas), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Carolina, see our Carolina schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SALVADOR BRAU Carolina | 0.9 mi | 4.3 |
| JESUS T. PINERO CAROLINA Carolina | 1.8 mi | 8.5 |
| ANGEL P. MILLAN ROHENA Carolina | 3.0 mi | 5.1 |
| PRISCO FUENTES Canovanas | 3.0 mi | 6.5 |
| ELEMENTAL BO. QUEBRADA NEGRITO Trujillo Alto | 3.1 mi | 8.7 |
| EDUARDO GARCIA CARRILLO Canovanas | 3.3 mi | 5.1 |
| JOSE CALZADA FERRER Canovanas | 3.4 mi | 4.9 |
| ELEMENTAL BARRIO LAS 400 Canovanas | 3.4 mi | 4.4 |
| JUANA RODRIGUEZ MUNDO Canovanas | 3.6 mi | 8.6 |
| JOSE SEVERO QUINONES Carolina | 4.2 mi | 4.7 |
| CARLOS F. DANIELS Carolina | 4.2 mi | 3.2 |
| LORENZO VIZCARRONDO Carolina | 4.3 mi | 5.6 |
| LUIS HERNAIZ VERONNE Canovanas | 4.2 mi | 3.3 |
| JUANA A. MENDEZ Carolina | 4.2 mi | 9.2 |
| ANTONIO R. BARCELO Canovanas | 4.3 mi | 5.8 |
| JOSEFINA SITIRICHE Gurabo | 4.5 mi | 6.5 |
| ROBERTO CLEMENTE Carolina | 4.6 mi | 7.7 |
| EL CONQUISTADOR Trujillo Alto | 4.6 mi | 7.4 |
| JESUS MARIA SANROMA Carolina | 4.8 mi | 3.1 |
| MEDARDO CARAZO Trujillo Alto | 4.7 mi | 4.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00985 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$35,012
Median Home Value
$144,900
Median Rent
$554/mo
Population
31,783
College Educated
28.1%
Homeownership
66.9%
Avg Commute
29.1 min
Poverty Rate
27.6%
Median Age
48.3
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| AMALIA MARIN PRIMARIA San Juan, PR | 9.3 |
| DR. EFRAIN GONZALEZ TEJERA Utuado, PR | 9.5 |
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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.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 0 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carolina Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 750-6211
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #17 of 842
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