Very Good
#250 of 842 schools in PR
Top 30% in state
Manuel Boada
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 14335, San Juan, PR 00915
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#250 of 842
In San Juan
#26 of 82
public schools
In district
#250 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic performance
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Manuel Boada
Manuel Boada is a public elementary school in San Juan, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Manuel Boada serves approximately 243 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Manuel Boada has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Manuel Boada show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at Manuel Boada 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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Manuel Boada — Students at Manuel Boada score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.9%
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: 7.0/10.
How Manuel Boada Compares
See how Manuel Boada performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 14335, San Juan, PR 00915
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Manuel Boada may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EMILIO DEL TORO CUEVAS (rated 8.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JUANITA GARCIA PERAZA (rated 8.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, FRAY BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS (rated 7.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Juan, see our San Juan schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI SAN JUAN San Juan | 0.1 mi | 4.5 |
| FEDERICO ASENJO - PRETECNICA San Juan | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| ALBERT EINSTEIN San Juan | 0.4 mi | 3.4 |
| ALEJANDRO TAPIA Y RIVERA SAN JUAN San Juan | 0.4 mi | 6.5 |
| ANTONIO B. CAIMARY San Juan | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| DR. FACUNDO BUESO San Juan | 0.6 mi | 3.8 |
| EMILIO DEL TORO CUEVAS San Juan | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| DR. JULIO J. HENNA San Juan | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| JUANITA GARCIA PERAZA San Juan | 0.8 mi | 8.4 |
| MANUEL ELZABURU Y VIZCARRONDO San Juan | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| PACHIN MARIN San Juan | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| LUIS RODRIGUEZ CABRERO San Juan | 0.9 mi | 3.2 |
| RAMON POWER Y GIRALT SAN JUAN San Juan | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| REPUBLICA DEL PERU San Juan | 1.0 mi | 2.6 |
| ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI - MUSICA San Juan | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA SAN JUAN San Juan | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| FRAY BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS San Juan | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| LUIS LLORENS TORRES SAN JUAN San Juan | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| JUAN PONCE DE LEON San Juan | 1.2 mi | 3.4 |
| PADRE RUFO San Juan | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00915 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$14,502
Median Home Value
$109,600
Median Rent
$517/mo
Population
24,484
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
40.4%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
66%
Median Age
43.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Manuel Boada
What grades does Manuel Boada serve?
Manuel Boada serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Manuel Boada?
Manuel Boada has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel Boada?
The student-teacher ratio at Manuel Boada is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manuel Boada rank in PR?
Manuel Boada ranks #250 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Manuel Boada's MySchoolScout rating?
Manuel Boada has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Boada?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manuel Boada has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Manuel Boada a charter school?
No, Manuel Boada is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manuel Boada a Title I school?
No, Manuel Boada is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manuel Boada?
90.9% of students at Manuel Boada 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
- 62 Somewhat Walkable
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Juan Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (787) 726-0989
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #250 of 842
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