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#627 of 842 schools in PR

Manuel Bou Gali

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1179, Corozal, PR 00783

  • Math 16% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2018)
  • 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism67.6%

Students at Manuel Bou Gali score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency16%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 7 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
1%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
1%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
1%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
2%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
2%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
2%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 32% (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

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Manuel Bou Gali 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 62Somewhat Walkable

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

Median income

$24,429

Median home value

$118,300

Median rent

$527/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

75.4%

Poverty rate

43.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00783; 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
Fidel Lopez ColonEnrollment path unverified4.3K–50.8 mi328Compare →
Genaro BouEnrollment path unverified7.0K–51.4 mi167Compare →
Julian MarreroEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–82.2 mi275Compare →
Nicolas RodriguezEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–82.2 mi316Compare →

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
#627 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 Bou Gali is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Manuel Bou Gali

Manuel Bou Gali is a public elementary school in Corozal, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 374 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #627 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manuel Bou Gali

What grades does Manuel Bou Gali serve?

Manuel Bou Gali serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Manuel Bou Gali?

Manuel Bou Gali has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel Bou Gali?

The student-teacher ratio at Manuel Bou Gali is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manuel Bou Gali rank in PR?

Manuel Bou Gali ranks #627 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Manuel Bou Gali's MySchoolScout rating?

Manuel Bou Gali 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 Bou Gali?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manuel Bou Gali has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Manuel Bou Gali a charter school?

No, Manuel Bou Gali is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Manuel Bou Gali a Title I school?

No, Manuel Bou Gali is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manuel Bou Gali?

91.2% of students at Manuel Bou Gali 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
374
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Corozal Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
67.6%
Area population (ZIP 00783)
34,266
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
42.6
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 00783; 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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