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#25 of 842 schools in PR

Top 3% in state

Sebastian Pabon Alves

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Cabo Rojo, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1322, Cabo Rojo, PR 00623

  • Math 77% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2018)
  • 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+3.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.5:1

Students at Sebastian Pabon Alves score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency77%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 23 points since 2015, reaching 75% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 54% (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

89.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sebastian Pabon Alves 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 31Car-Dependent

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$25,614

Median home value

$118,200

Median rent

$576/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

37.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carmen Vignals RosarioEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–83.4 mi215Compare →
Federico Degetau Cabo RojoEnrollment path unverified7.3K–85.0 mi259Compare →
Angel Rafael Diaz ColonEnrollment path unverified9.6K–8Not available197Compare →
Carmen Barroso MoralesEnrollment path unverified9.8K–5Not available243Compare →

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

Sebastian Pabon Alves is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sebastian Pabon Alves

Sebastian Pabon Alves is a public elementary school in Cabo Rojo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 49 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sebastian Pabon Alves

What grades does Sebastian Pabon Alves serve?

Sebastian Pabon Alves serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Sebastian Pabon Alves?

Sebastian Pabon Alves has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sebastian Pabon Alves?

The student-teacher ratio at Sebastian Pabon Alves is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sebastian Pabon Alves rank in PR?

Sebastian Pabon Alves ranks #25 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Sebastian Pabon Alves's MySchoolScout rating?

Sebastian Pabon Alves has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Sebastian Pabon Alves?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sebastian Pabon Alves has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Sebastian Pabon Alves a charter school?

No, Sebastian Pabon Alves is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sebastian Pabon Alves a Title I school?

No, Sebastian Pabon Alves is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sebastian Pabon Alves?

89.8% of students at Sebastian Pabon Alves 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
49
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Cabo Rojo Municipio
Area population (ZIP 00623)
39,005
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
46.3
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 00623; 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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