Excellent
#127 of 842 schools in PR
Top 15% in state
Rafael De Jesus
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Rio Grande, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1806, Rio Grande, PR 00745
- Math 62% proficient (2018)
- Reading 62% proficient (2018)
- 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rafael De Jesus score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 32 points since 2015, reaching 62% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 31% (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
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rafael De Jesus 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 58Somewhat Walkable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$26,980
Median home value
$129,800
Median rent
$580/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
36.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00745; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antera Rosado FuentesEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Edmundo Del Valle CruzEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Guillermina Rosado De AyalaEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Felix Sanchez CruzEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–7 | 2.4 mi | 245 | 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
- #127 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rafael De Jesus is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rafael De Jesus
Rafael De Jesus is a public elementary school in Rio Grande, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rafael De Jesus
What grades does Rafael De Jesus serve?
Rafael De Jesus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rafael De Jesus?
Rafael De Jesus has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafael De Jesus?
The student-teacher ratio at Rafael De Jesus is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rafael De Jesus rank in PR?
Rafael De Jesus ranks #127 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Rafael De Jesus's MySchoolScout rating?
Rafael De Jesus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Rafael De Jesus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rafael De Jesus has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Rafael De Jesus a charter school?
No, Rafael De Jesus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rafael De Jesus a Title I school?
No, Rafael De Jesus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rafael De Jesus?
91.2% of students at Rafael De Jesus 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
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Río Grande Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.7%
- Phone
- (787) 887-2785
- Area population (ZIP 00745)
- 47,077
- Area average commute
- 37.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 00745; 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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