Below Average
#750 of 842 schools in PR
Jose Pablo Morales
Middle School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Toa Alta, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1318, Toa Alta, PR 00953
- Math 5% proficient (2018)
- Reading 29% proficient (2018)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jose Pablo Morales score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 17% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 32% (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 Jose Pablo Morales 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 48Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,888
Median home value
$154,600
Median rent
$752/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
33.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00953; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abelardo Diaz AlfaroEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Luis M. SantiagoEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–9 | 3.4 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Juan Ramon Jimenez BayamonEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–9 | 4.4 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia AlianzaCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–9 | 4.6 mi | 247 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #750 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jose Pablo Morales is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jose Pablo Morales
Jose Pablo Morales is a public middle school in Toa Alta, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 225 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #750 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jose Pablo Morales
What grades does Jose Pablo Morales serve?
Jose Pablo Morales serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jose Pablo Morales?
Jose Pablo Morales has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Pablo Morales?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose Pablo Morales 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 Jose Pablo Morales rank in PR?
Jose Pablo Morales ranks #750 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Jose Pablo Morales's MySchoolScout rating?
Jose Pablo Morales has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Jose Pablo Morales?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose Pablo Morales has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Jose Pablo Morales a charter school?
No, Jose Pablo Morales is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jose Pablo Morales a Title I school?
No, Jose Pablo Morales is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose Pablo Morales?
91.1% of students at Jose Pablo Morales 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Toa Alta Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.3%
- Phone
- (787) 870-2135
- Area population (ZIP 00953)
- 66,475
- Area average commute
- 39 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 00953; 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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