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#469 of 842 schools in PR
Jesus Silva
School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Trujillo Alto, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1189, Trujillo Alto, PR 00976
- Math 72% proficient (2018)
- Reading 77% proficient (2018)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jesus Silva score 74% 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 21 points since 2015, reaching 75% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 61% (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 Silva sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,087
Median home value
$161,200
Median rent
$605/mo
College educated
38.6%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
30.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00976; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The School of San Juan - AlianzaCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Juan Antonio Corretjer San JuanEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Amalia MarinEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–9 | 2.7 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Leap Steam+e Academy of San Juan - AlianzaCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–11 | 2.9 mi | 724 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #469 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 Silva is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jesus Silva
Jesus Silva is a public school in Trujillo Alto, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 518 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jesus Silva
What grades does Jesus Silva serve?
Jesus Silva serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend Jesus Silva?
Jesus Silva has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesus Silva?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesus Silva is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jesus Silva rank in PR?
Jesus Silva ranks #469 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Jesus Silva's MySchoolScout rating?
Jesus Silva has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Jesus Silva?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jesus Silva has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Jesus Silva a charter school?
No, Jesus Silva is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jesus Silva a Title I school?
No, Jesus Silva is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jesus Silva?
91.1% of students at Jesus Silva 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Trujillo Alto Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 89.0%
- Phone
- (787) 761-0565
- Area population (ZIP 00976)
- 61,306
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 00976; 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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