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#752 of 842 schools in PR

Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon

Middle School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Bayamon, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

DISTRITO ESCOLAR BAYAMON I, Bayamon, PR 00956

  • Math 4% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2018)
  • 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics2.1Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism66.1%

Students at Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency4%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 8 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
13%
2011
Math
1%
ELA
23%
2012
Math
1%
ELA
18%
2013
Math
1%
ELA
14%
2014
Math
1%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
2%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
2%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
4%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 19% (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

90.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon 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 60Somewhat Walkable

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

Median income

$28,674

Median home value

$134,800

Median rent

$645/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

37.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00956; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia AlianzaCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–90.3 mi247Compare →
Ludovico CostosoEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–120.5 mi88Compare →
Dr. Jose Antonio DavilaEnrollment path unverified5.56–101.8 mi405Compare →
Basilio Milan HernandezEnrollment path unverified5.36–112.4 mi358Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#752 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon

Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon is a public middle school in Bayamon, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 251 students in grades 6th-9th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon

What grades does Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon serve?

Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon serves students in grades 6th through 9th.

How many students attend Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon?

Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon?

The student-teacher ratio at Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon rank in PR?

Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon ranks #752 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon's MySchoolScout rating?

Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon 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 Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon a charter school?

No, Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon a Title I school?

No, Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon?

90.8% of students at Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon 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 – 9th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Bayamón Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
66.1%
Area population (ZIP 00956)
67,050
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
43.3
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 00956; 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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