Excellent
#186 of 842 schools in PR
Top 22% in state
Juan A. Sanchez Davila
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 1397, Manati, PR 00674
Enrollment
183
Student-Teacher
7:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
183
Student-Teacher
7:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#186 of 842
In Manati
#4 of 10
public schools
In district
#186 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Juan A. Sanchez Davila
Juan A. Sanchez Davila is a public elementary school in Manati, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Juan A.
Sanchez Davila serves approximately 183 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. Juan A. Sanchez Davila has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Juan A. Sanchez Davila show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 183 students, Juan A. Sanchez Davila is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, Juan A. Sanchez Davila offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
The chronic absenteeism rate at Juan A. Sanchez Davila was 59% in the 2022-23 school year, which is above the national average. Chronic absenteeism (missing 15 or more school days) can affect classroom dynamics and pacing. Parents should ask about the school's attendance support programs and what resources are available to help families address barriers to consistent attendance.
Score Breakdown
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Juan A. Sanchez Davila — Students at Juan A. Sanchez Davila score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.7%
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
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Juan A. Sanchez Davila Compares
See how Juan A. Sanchez Davila performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 1397, Manati, PR 00674
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Juan A. Sanchez Davila may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OSCAR RODRIGUEZ RIVERA (rated 9.0/10, 5.3 miles away, in nearby Morovis), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ANTONIO VELEZ ALVARADO (rated 8.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, FRANCISCO MENENDEZ BALBANE (rated 8.5/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Manati, see our Manati schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FERNANDO CALLEJO Manati | 0.5 mi | 3.1 |
| TEODOMIRO TABOAS Manati | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| JESUS T. PINERO MANATI Manati | 0.7 mi | 2.1 |
| FELIX CORDOVA DAVILA Manati | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| PETRA CORRETJER DE O'NEILL Manati | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| ANTONIO VELEZ ALVARADO Manati | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| JUAN S. MARCHAND Manati | 2.6 mi | 7.5 |
| EVARISTO CAMACHO Manati | 3.0 mi | 8.3 |
| FRANCISCO MENENDEZ BALBANE Manati | 3.3 mi | 8.5 |
| HATO VIEJO CUMBRE Ciales | 4.4 mi | 5.3 |
| FERNANDO SURIA CHAVEZ Barceloneta | 4.3 mi | 4.5 |
| CHRISTIAN MILITARY ACADEMY ALIANZA Vega Baja | 4.5 mi | 4.2 |
| MANUEL MARTINEZ DAVILA Vega Baja | 4.8 mi | 3.8 |
| ANGEL G. QUINTERO ALFARO Morovis | 5.1 mi | 6.8 |
| ELI RAMOS ROSARIO Barceloneta | 5.0 mi | 8.1 |
| CENTRO DE ADIESTRAMIENTO Vega Baja | 5.0 mi | 4.1 |
| RAFAEL HERNANDEZ VEGA BAJA Vega Baja | 5.1 mi | 8.4 |
| IMBERY Barceloneta | 5.1 mi | 8.0 |
| OSCAR RODRIGUEZ RIVERA Morovis | 5.3 mi | 9.0 |
| HECTOR M. RUIZ MARTINEZ Barceloneta | 5.2 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00674 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$20,039
Median Home Value
$115,300
Median Rent
$551/mo
Population
39,288
College Educated
23.6%
Homeownership
72.7%
Avg Commute
28.1 min
Poverty Rate
46.5%
Median Age
44.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| EPIFANIO FERNANDEZ VANGA Bayamon, PR | 8.0 |
| ESTEBAN ROSADO BAEZ Mayaguez, PR | 8.0 |
| FELIX CORDOVA DAVILA Manati, PR | 8.0 |
| INOCENCIO CINTRON ZAYAS Barranquitas, PR | 8.0 |
| LUIS MUNIZ SOUFFRONT San Juan, PR | 8.0 |
| RICARDO RODRIGUEZ TORRES Florida, PR | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Juan A. Sanchez Davila
What grades does Juan A. Sanchez Davila serve?
Juan A. Sanchez Davila serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Juan A. Sanchez Davila?
Juan A. Sanchez Davila has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juan A. Sanchez Davila?
The student-teacher ratio at Juan A. Sanchez Davila is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juan A. Sanchez Davila rank in PR?
Juan A. Sanchez Davila ranks #186 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Juan A. Sanchez Davila's MySchoolScout rating?
Juan A. Sanchez Davila has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Juan A. Sanchez Davila?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juan A. Sanchez Davila has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Juan A. Sanchez Davila a charter school?
No, Juan A. Sanchez Davila is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juan A. Sanchez Davila a Title I school?
No, Juan A. Sanchez Davila is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juan A. Sanchez Davila?
90.7% of students at Juan A. Sanchez Davila 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
- 68 Somewhat Walkable
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manatí Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.5%
- Phone
- (787) 854-7747
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #186 of 842
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