Excellent
#99 of 842 schools in PR
Top 12% in state
Maria I. Dones
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
HC 67 BOX 15866, Fajardo, PR 00738
Enrollment
110
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
110
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#99 of 842
In Fajardo
#3 of 10
public schools
In district
#99 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic performance
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Maria I. Dones
Maria I. Dones is a public elementary school in Fajardo, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Maria I.
Dones serves approximately 110 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Maria I. Dones has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Maria I. Dones show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 110 students, Maria I. Dones is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 7.9:1, Maria I. Dones offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
The chronic absenteeism rate at Maria I. Dones was 42% in the 2022-23 school year, which is above the national average. Chronic absenteeism (missing 15 or more school days) can affect classroom dynamics and pacing. Parents should ask about the school's attendance support programs and what resources are available to help families address barriers to consistent attendance.
Score Breakdown
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Maria I. Dones — Students at Maria I. Dones score 74% 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
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How Maria I. Dones Compares
See how Maria I. Dones performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
HC 67 BOX 15866, Fajardo, PR 00738
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Maria I. Dones may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BERTA ZALDUONDO (rated 9.2/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is INES ENCARNACION (rated 9.0/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ALEJANDRINA RIOS BANABE (rated 8.6/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Luquillo), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Fajardo, see our Fajardo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ANA DELIA FLORES SANTANA Fajardo | 0.2 mi | 5.7 |
| GABINO SOTO Fajardo | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| RAMON QUINONES PACHECO Fajardo | 1.9 mi | 7.4 |
| INES ENCARNACION Fajardo | 2.0 mi | 9.0 |
| ANTONIO VALERO BERNABE Fajardo | 2.2 mi | 3.1 |
| DR. SANTIAGO VEVE CALZADA Fajardo | 2.3 mi | 3.9 |
| SANTIAGO IGLESIAS PANTIN CEIBA Ceiba | 2.5 mi | 5.1 |
| IRMA PEDRAZA RUIZ Ceiba | 2.5 mi | 2.9 |
| DON LUIS MUNOZ MARIN Ceiba | 2.8 mi | 6.8 |
| JOSEFINA FERRERO Fajardo | 2.9 mi | 7.8 |
| BERTA ZALDUONDO Fajardo | 3.4 mi | 9.2 |
| ROSA PASCUAL PARIS Fajardo | 3.6 mi | 8.0 |
| CENTRO RESIDENCIAL OPORTUNIDADES EDUCATIVAS DE CEIBA (CROEC) Ceiba | 5.8 mi | 9.0 |
| ALEJANDRINA RIOS BANABE Luquillo | 6.2 mi | 8.6 |
| SILVERIO GARCIA Naguabo | 6.4 mi | 5.4 |
| SUPERIOR ISIDRO A. SANCHEZ Luquillo | 6.6 mi | 5.6 |
| RAFAEL N. COCA Luquillo | 6.6 mi | 5.3 |
| CAMILO VALLES MATIENZO Luquillo | 7.2 mi | 8.1 |
| QUEBRADA GRANDE Naguabo | 7.9 mi | 8.3 |
| FIDELINA MELENDEZ MONSANTO Naguabo | 8.6 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00738 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$25,365
Median Home Value
$118,800
Median Rent
$617/mo
Population
29,797
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
69.5%
Avg Commute
26.3 min
Poverty Rate
40.8%
Median Age
44.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN PONCE Ponce, PR | 8.6 |
| ALEJANDRINA RIOS BANABE Luquillo, PR | 8.6 |
| ARTURO LLUBERAS Yauco, PR | 8.6 |
| JUAN SERAPIO MANGUAL Juana Diaz, PR | 8.6 |
| RAMON TORRES RIVERA Morovis, PR | 8.6 |
| REPUBLICA DE BRAZIL San Juan, PR | 8.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Maria I. Dones
What grades does Maria I. Dones serve?
Maria I. Dones serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Maria I. Dones?
Maria I. Dones has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria I. Dones?
The student-teacher ratio at Maria I. Dones is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maria I. Dones rank in PR?
Maria I. Dones ranks #99 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Maria I. Dones's MySchoolScout rating?
Maria I. Dones has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Maria I. Dones?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maria I. Dones has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Maria I. Dones a charter school?
No, Maria I. Dones is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maria I. Dones a Title I school?
No, Maria I. Dones is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maria I. Dones?
90.9% of students at Maria I. Dones 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
- 29 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Fajardo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (787) 863-8240
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #99 of 842
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