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#334 of 842 schools in PR
Top 40% in state
Jose Pagan De Jesus
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Vega Alta, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1046, Vega Alta, PR 00692
- Math 24% proficient (2018)
- Reading 35% proficient (2018)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jose Pagan De Jesus score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 30% across the 7-year record (2012–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2012-2018) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2012-2018)
Based on 14 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jose Pagan De Jesus 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$25,486
Median home value
$136,500
Median rent
$667/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
40.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00692; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Felicie MartinezEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Elemental Urbana De Vega AltaEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Ignacio MirandaEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Antonio Paoli Vega AltaEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 2–6 | 2.3 mi | 81 | 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
- #334 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 Pagan De Jesus is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jose Pagan De Jesus
Jose Pagan De Jesus is a public elementary school in Vega Alta, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 375 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2018) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jose Pagan De Jesus
What grades does Jose Pagan De Jesus serve?
Jose Pagan De Jesus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Jose Pagan De Jesus?
Jose Pagan De Jesus has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Pagan De Jesus?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose Pagan De Jesus is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jose Pagan De Jesus rank in PR?
Jose Pagan De Jesus ranks #334 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Jose Pagan De Jesus's MySchoolScout rating?
Jose Pagan De Jesus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Pagan De Jesus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose Pagan De Jesus has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2018) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2018).
Is Jose Pagan De Jesus a charter school?
No, Jose Pagan De Jesus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jose Pagan De Jesus a Title I school?
No, Jose Pagan De Jesus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose Pagan De Jesus?
91.2% of students at Jose Pagan De Jesus 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Vega Alta Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (787) 898-2795
- Area population (ZIP 00692)
- 32,717
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 00692; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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