Very Good
#274 of 842 schools in PR
Top 32% in state
Manuel Ortiz Suya
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Maunabo, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 38, Maunabo, PR 00707
- Math 35% proficient (2018)
- Reading 25% proficient (2018)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manuel Ortiz Suya score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 12 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 26% (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
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manuel Ortiz Suya 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 11Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$19,173
Median home value
$106,300
Median rent
$498/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
53.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilfredo Lafuente OrtizEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Rogelio RosadoEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 2.8 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Higinio Figueroa VillegasEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Marta SanchezEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 137 | Compare → |
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
- #274 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 Ortiz Suya is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manuel Ortiz Suya
Manuel Ortiz Suya is a public elementary school in Maunabo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 142 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manuel Ortiz Suya
What grades does Manuel Ortiz Suya serve?
Manuel Ortiz Suya serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Manuel Ortiz Suya?
Manuel Ortiz Suya has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel Ortiz Suya?
The student-teacher ratio at Manuel Ortiz Suya is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manuel Ortiz Suya rank in PR?
Manuel Ortiz Suya ranks #274 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Manuel Ortiz Suya's MySchoolScout rating?
Manuel Ortiz Suya has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Ortiz Suya?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manuel Ortiz Suya has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Manuel Ortiz Suya a charter school?
No, Manuel Ortiz Suya is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manuel Ortiz Suya a Title I school?
No, Manuel Ortiz Suya is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manuel Ortiz Suya?
90.8% of students at Manuel Ortiz Suya 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
- 142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maunabo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (787) 861-4600
- Area population (ZIP 00707)
- 10,400
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 00707; 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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