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#625 of 842 schools in PR
Manuel A. Perez
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 9300629, San Juan, PR 00919
- Math 32% proficient (2018)
- Reading 22% proficient (2018)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manuel A. Perez score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 5 points since 2015, reaching 27% in 2018.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 25% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #625 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manuel A. Perez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manuel A. Perez
Manuel A. Perez is a public elementary school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 254 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #625 of 842 schools in PR.
State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manuel A. Perez
What grades does Manuel A. Perez serve?
Manuel A. Perez serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Manuel A. Perez?
Manuel A. Perez has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel A. Perez?
The student-teacher ratio at Manuel A. Perez is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manuel A. Perez rank in PR?
Manuel A. Perez ranks #625 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Manuel A. Perez's MySchoolScout rating?
Manuel A. Perez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Manuel A. Perez?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manuel A. Perez has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Manuel A. Perez a charter school?
No, Manuel A. Perez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manuel A. Perez a Title I school?
No, Manuel A. Perez is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manuel A. Perez?
90.9% of students at Manuel A. Perez 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Juan Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (787) 751-2420
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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