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#837 of 842 schools in PR

Pascasio P. Sancerrit

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1984 VALLE ARRIBA, Carolina, PR 00983

  • Math 27% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2018)
  • 9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
Chronic Absenteeism89.9%

Students at Pascasio P. Sancerrit score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency27%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2015, to 22% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 29% (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

90.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pascasio P. Sancerrit 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 65Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Francisco Matias LugoEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–61.3 mi526Compare →
Antonio Sarriera EgozcueEnrollment path unverified6.6K–81.4 mi292Compare →
Maria Teresa SerranoEnrollment path unverified7.7K–51.6 mi277Compare →
Pedro Moczo BanietEnrollment path unverified4.0K–51.6 mi246Compare →

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
#837 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pascasio P. Sancerrit is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pascasio P. Sancerrit

Pascasio P. Sancerrit is a public elementary school in Carolina, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 207 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 842 schools in PR.

State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pascasio P. Sancerrit

What grades does Pascasio P. Sancerrit serve?

Pascasio P. Sancerrit serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Pascasio P. Sancerrit?

Pascasio P. Sancerrit has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pascasio P. Sancerrit?

The student-teacher ratio at Pascasio P. Sancerrit is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pascasio P. Sancerrit rank in PR?

Pascasio P. Sancerrit ranks #837 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Pascasio P. Sancerrit's MySchoolScout rating?

Pascasio P. Sancerrit has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Pascasio P. Sancerrit?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pascasio P. Sancerrit has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Pascasio P. Sancerrit a charter school?

No, Pascasio P. Sancerrit is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pascasio P. Sancerrit a Title I school?

No, Pascasio P. Sancerrit is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pascasio P. Sancerrit?

90.8% of students at Pascasio P. Sancerrit 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
207
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Carolina Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
89.9%
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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