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#826 of 842 schools in PR

Jesus Maria Sanroma

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Carolina, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 7738, Carolina, PR 00983

  • Math 17% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2018)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism54.7%

Students at Jesus Maria Sanroma score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency17%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2015, to 15% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
16%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 27% (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 Jesus Maria Sanroma 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 37Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$33,930

Median home value

$156,400

Median rent

$601/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

31.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00983; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dr. Modesto Rivera RiveraEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–50.4 mi247Compare →
Jose Severo QuinonesEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–80.8 mi660Compare →
Maria Teresa SerranoEnrollment path unverified7.7K–51.5 mi277Compare →
Angel Rafael Diaz ColonEnrollment path unverified9.6K–8Not available197Compare →

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
#826 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 Maria Sanroma is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jesus Maria Sanroma

Jesus Maria Sanroma is a public elementary school in Carolina, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #826 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jesus Maria Sanroma

What grades does Jesus Maria Sanroma serve?

Jesus Maria Sanroma serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Jesus Maria Sanroma?

Jesus Maria Sanroma has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesus Maria Sanroma?

The student-teacher ratio at Jesus Maria Sanroma is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jesus Maria Sanroma rank in PR?

Jesus Maria Sanroma ranks #826 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Jesus Maria Sanroma's MySchoolScout rating?

Jesus Maria Sanroma has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Maria Sanroma?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jesus Maria Sanroma has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Jesus Maria Sanroma a charter school?

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

Is Jesus Maria Sanroma a Title I school?

No, Jesus Maria Sanroma is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jesus Maria Sanroma?

90.9% of students at Jesus Maria Sanroma 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
285
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Carolina Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.7%
Area population (ZIP 00983)
31,583
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
43.6
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 00983; 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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