Excellent
#143 of 842 schools in PR
Top 17% in state
Santiago R. Palmer
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Camuy, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
HC 4 BOX 17413, Camuy, PR 00627
- Math 57% proficient (2018)
- Reading 69% proficient (2018)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santiago R. Palmer score 63% 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 7 points since 2015, reaching 63% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 68% (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 Santiago R. Palmer 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 16Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$26,094
Median home value
$105,500
Median rent
$574/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
39%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00627; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Zamot CruzEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Joaquin Vazquez CruzEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Hector Hernandez AranaEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Luis Melendez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–10 | 4.4 mi | 365 | 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
- #143 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santiago R. Palmer is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santiago R. Palmer
Santiago R. Palmer is a public elementary school in Camuy, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 215 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 842 schools in PR.
State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santiago R. Palmer
What grades does Santiago R. Palmer serve?
Santiago R. Palmer serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Santiago R. Palmer?
Santiago R. Palmer has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santiago R. Palmer?
The student-teacher ratio at Santiago R. Palmer is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santiago R. Palmer rank in PR?
Santiago R. Palmer ranks #143 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Santiago R. Palmer's MySchoolScout rating?
Santiago R. Palmer has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Santiago R. Palmer?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santiago R. Palmer has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Santiago R. Palmer a charter school?
No, Santiago R. Palmer is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santiago R. Palmer a Title I school?
No, Santiago R. Palmer is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santiago R. Palmer?
91.2% of students at Santiago R. Palmer 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Camuy Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (787) 898-7976
- Area population (ZIP 00627)
- 32,753
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 00627; 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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