Average
#375 of 842 schools in PR
Top 44% in state
Jose R. Barreras
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 400, Morovis, PR 00687
Enrollment
270
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
270
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#375 of 842
In Morovis
#7 of 10
public schools
In district
#375 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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About Jose R. Barreras
Jose R. Barreras is a public elementary school in Morovis, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Jose R.
Barreras serves approximately 270 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Jose R. Barreras has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #375 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Jose R. Barreras show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 6.6 · Average
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 7.9:1 students to teachers, Jose R. Barreras sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
33% of students at Jose R. Barreras were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Jose R. Barreras — Students at Jose R. Barreras score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.1%
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
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How Jose R. Barreras Compares
See how Jose R. Barreras performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 400, Morovis, PR 00687
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jose R. Barreras may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. VISITACION PAGAN (rated 9.6/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Orocovis), which scores notably higher. Another option is ESPERANZA GONZALEZ (rated 9.5/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, OSCAR RODRIGUEZ RIVERA (rated 9.0/10, 4.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Morovis, see our Morovis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FRANCISCO RIVERA CLAUDIO Morovis | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| NICOLAS RODRIGUEZ Corozal | 2.2 mi | 7.1 |
| JAIME A. COLLAZO DEL RIO Morovis | 2.2 mi | 5.1 |
| GENARO BOU Corozal | 2.2 mi | 7.0 |
| ESPERANZA GONZALEZ Morovis | 2.3 mi | 9.5 |
| JORGE L. MARRERO PADILLA Morovis | 2.4 mi | 7.7 |
| JUANA G. AVILES Morovis | 2.7 mi | 6.1 |
| DR. JOSE PADIN COROZAL Corozal | 3.4 mi | 6.2 |
| EMILIO R. DELGADO Corozal | 3.4 mi | 3.9 |
| MANUEL BOU GALI Corozal | 3.5 mi | 5.0 |
| JOSEFA DEL RIO GUERRERO Morovis | 3.7 mi | 6.1 |
| PABLO DAVID BURGOS MARRERO Corozal | 4.2 mi | 7.5 |
| FIDEL LOPEZ COLON Corozal | 4.3 mi | 4.3 |
| RAMON TORRES RIVERA Morovis | 4.6 mi | 8.6 |
| OSCAR RODRIGUEZ RIVERA Morovis | 4.7 mi | 9.0 |
| ALMIRANTE NORTE Vega Baja | 5.1 mi | 6.5 |
| VISITACION PAGAN Orocovis | 5.1 mi | 9.6 |
| DEMETRIO RIVERA Corozal | 5.1 mi | 4.9 |
| ANGEL G. QUINTERO ALFARO Morovis | 5.0 mi | 6.8 |
| JULIAN MARRERO Corozal | 5.1 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00687 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$23,010
Median Home Value
$113,800
Median Rent
$572/mo
Population
28,534
College Educated
20.7%
Homeownership
70.2%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
48.7%
Median Age
42
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ANTONIO SARRIERA EGOZCUE San Juan, PR | 6.6 |
| BAYAMONCITO Aguas Buenas, PR | 6.6 |
| CUCHILLAS Moca, PR | 6.6 |
| MARIA C. SANTIAGO Comerio, PR | 6.6 |
| ALEJANDRO TAPIA Y RIVERA SAN JUAN San Juan, PR | 6.5 |
| JACINTO LOPEZ MARTINEZ Toa Baja, PR | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jose R. Barreras
What grades does Jose R. Barreras serve?
Jose R. Barreras serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Jose R. Barreras?
Jose R. Barreras has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose R. Barreras?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose R. Barreras is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jose R. Barreras rank in PR?
Jose R. Barreras ranks #375 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Jose R. Barreras's MySchoolScout rating?
Jose R. Barreras has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 R. Barreras?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose R. Barreras has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Jose R. Barreras a charter school?
No, Jose R. Barreras is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jose R. Barreras a Title I school?
No, Jose R. Barreras is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose R. Barreras?
91.1% of students at Jose R. Barreras 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
- 5 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morovis Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (787) 862-2814
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #375 of 842
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