Excellent
#139 of 842 schools in PR
Top 16% in state
Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 429, Yabucoa, PR 00767
Enrollment
197
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
197
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#139 of 842
In Yabucoa
#2 of 15
public schools
In district
#139 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School environment
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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About Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz
Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz is a public elementary school in Yabucoa, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Jesus T.
Sanabria Cruz serves approximately 197 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 197 students, Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz 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 9.4:1, Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz 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 T. Sanabria Cruz — Students at Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.9%
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: 8.1/10.
How Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz Compares
See how Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 429, Yabucoa, PR 00767
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MANUEL ORTIZ (rated 8.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is JOSE DE DIEGO LAS PIEDRAS (rated 8.8/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Las Piedras), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, LUZ A. CRUZ DE SANTANA (rated 8.5/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Humacao), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Yabucoa, see our Yabucoa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MANUEL ORTIZ Yabucoa | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| CRISTOBAL DEL CAMPO Yabucoa | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| LUIS MUNOZ MARIN YABUCOA Yabucoa | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| JOSE DE DIEGO LAS PIEDRAS Las Piedras | 3.1 mi | 8.8 |
| ANDRES SANDIN MARTINEZ Yabucoa | 3.4 mi | 5.8 |
| JOSE F. CINTRON Y ANEXO Yabucoa | 3.7 mi | 8.1 |
| JAIME C. RODRIGUEZ Yabucoa | 3.8 mi | 6.2 |
| RAMON QUINONES MEDINA Yabucoa | 4.0 mi | 6.8 |
| TEODORO AGUILAR MORA Yabucoa | 4.0 mi | 5.2 |
| MARTA SANCHEZ Yabucoa | 4.0 mi | 7.3 |
| ROSA COSTA VALDIVIESO Yabucoa | 4.1 mi | 4.2 |
| ROGELIO ROSADO Yabucoa | 4.1 mi | 4.3 |
| ANTONIO ROSA GUZMAN Humacao | 4.1 mi | 4.5 |
| CAMINO AL EXITO - ALIANZA Yabucoa | 4.1 mi | 7.3 |
| CANDIDO BERRIOS Humacao | 4.3 mi | 5.1 |
| PETRA MERCADO BOUGART Humacao | 4.8 mi | 6.1 |
| LUZ A. CRUZ DE SANTANA Humacao | 4.9 mi | 8.5 |
| SANTIAGO TORRES Las Piedras | 5.1 mi | 4.1 |
| PEDRO RIVERA MOLINA Juncos | 5.3 mi | 5.4 |
| CARMEN PILAR SANTOS Humacao | 5.2 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00767 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$21,414
Median Home Value
$96,600
Median Rent
$500/mo
Population
30,453
College Educated
18.4%
Homeownership
71.2%
Avg Commute
26.8 min
Poverty Rate
49.1%
Median Age
46.3
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BENITA GONZALEZ QUINONES Caguas, PR | 8.3 |
| ELEMENTAL EMERITA LEON Cayey, PR | 8.3 |
| JULIO SEIJO Arecibo, PR | 8.3 |
| QUEBRADA GRANDE Naguabo, PR | 8.3 |
| SANTIAGO R. PALMER Camuy, PR | 8.3 |
| ANTONIO GONZALEZ SUAREZ Anasco, PR | 8.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz
What grades does Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz serve?
Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz?
Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz rank in PR?
Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz ranks #139 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz's MySchoolScout rating?
Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz 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 Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz a charter school?
No, Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz a Title I school?
No, Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz?
90.9% of students at Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz 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
- 17 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Yabucoa Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.6%
- Phone
- (787) 893-4860
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #139 of 842
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