Excellent
#139 of 842 schools in PR
Top 16% in state
Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Yabucoa, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 429, Yabucoa, PR 00767
- Math 40% proficient (2018)
- Reading 61% proficient (2018)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2015, to 51% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 60% (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
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz 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 17Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$21,414
Median home value
$96,600
Median rent
$500/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
49.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00767; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel OrtizEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Cristobal Del CampoEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Jose De Diego Las PiedrasEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Andres Sandin MartinezEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 492 | 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
- #139 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 T. Sanabria Cruz is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz
Jesus T. Sanabria Cruz is a public elementary school in Yabucoa, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 197 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 842 schools in PR.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Yabucoa Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.6%
- Phone
- (787) 893-4860
- Area population (ZIP 00767)
- 30,453
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 00767; 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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