Very Good
#231 of 842 schools in PR
Top 27% in state
Maria Teresa Serrano
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Carolina, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 81027, Carolina, PR 00983
- Math 67% proficient (2018)
- Reading 67% proficient (2018)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maria Teresa Serrano score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 26 points since 2015, reaching 67% in 2018.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 53% (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
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Maria Teresa Serrano 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 53Somewhat Walkable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,930
Median home value
$156,400
Median rent
$601/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
31.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00983; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Matias LugoEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Dr. Modesto Rivera RiveraEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Pedro Moczo BanietEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Antonio Sarriera EgozcueEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 292 | 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
- #231 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maria Teresa Serrano is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maria Teresa Serrano
Maria Teresa Serrano is a public elementary school in Carolina, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maria Teresa Serrano
What grades does Maria Teresa Serrano serve?
Maria Teresa Serrano serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Maria Teresa Serrano?
Maria Teresa Serrano has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria Teresa Serrano?
The student-teacher ratio at Maria Teresa Serrano is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maria Teresa Serrano rank in PR?
Maria Teresa Serrano ranks #231 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Maria Teresa Serrano's MySchoolScout rating?
Maria Teresa Serrano has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Teresa Serrano?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maria Teresa Serrano has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Maria Teresa Serrano a charter school?
No, Maria Teresa Serrano is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maria Teresa Serrano a Title I school?
No, Maria Teresa Serrano is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maria Teresa Serrano?
91.0% of students at Maria Teresa Serrano 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carolina Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.5%
- Phone
- (787) 752-2975
- Area population (ZIP 00983)
- 31,583
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 00983; 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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