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#675 of 842 schools in PR

Jose Severo Quinones

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Carolina, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 7819, Carolina, PR 00985

  • Math 31% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2018)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism45.3%

Students at Jose Severo Quinones score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency31%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 13 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 39% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jose Severo Quinones 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 76Very Walkable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$35,012

Median home value

$144,900

Median rent

$554/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

27.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00985; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jesus Maria SanromaEnrollment path unverified3.1K–50.8 mi285Compare →
Dr. Modesto Rivera RiveraEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–50.9 mi247Compare →
Roberto ClementeEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.4 mi147Compare →
Angel Rafael Diaz ColonEnrollment path unverified9.6K–8Not available197Compare →

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
#675 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 Severo Quinones is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jose Severo Quinones

Jose Severo Quinones is a public elementary school in Carolina, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 660 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #675 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jose Severo Quinones

What grades does Jose Severo Quinones serve?

Jose Severo Quinones serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Jose Severo Quinones?

Jose Severo Quinones has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Severo Quinones?

The student-teacher ratio at Jose Severo Quinones is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jose Severo Quinones rank in PR?

Jose Severo Quinones ranks #675 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Jose Severo Quinones's MySchoolScout rating?

Jose Severo Quinones has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Severo Quinones?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose Severo Quinones has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Jose Severo Quinones a charter school?

No, Jose Severo Quinones is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jose Severo Quinones a Title I school?

No, Jose Severo Quinones is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose Severo Quinones?

91.1% of students at Jose Severo Quinones 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
660
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Carolina Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.3%
Area population (ZIP 00985)
31,783
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
48.3
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 00985; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

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