Excellent
#116 of 842 schools in PR
Top 14% in state
Zoilo Gracia
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Juana Diaz, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 6, Juana Diaz, PR 00795
- Math 47% proficient (2018)
- Reading 62% proficient (2018)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Zoilo Gracia score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2015, reaching 55% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 47% (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
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Zoilo Gracia 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 14Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$23,391
Median home value
$102,200
Median rent
$522/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
43.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00795; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Colon SantiagoEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Francisco Prado PicartEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Llanos Del SurEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–7 | 3.2 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Manuel Fernandez JuncosEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 388 | 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
- #116 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Zoilo Gracia is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zoilo Gracia
Zoilo Gracia is a public elementary school in Juana Diaz, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 197 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zoilo Gracia
What grades does Zoilo Gracia serve?
Zoilo Gracia serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Zoilo Gracia?
Zoilo Gracia has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zoilo Gracia?
The student-teacher ratio at Zoilo Gracia is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Zoilo Gracia rank in PR?
Zoilo Gracia ranks #116 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Zoilo Gracia's MySchoolScout rating?
Zoilo Gracia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Zoilo Gracia?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zoilo Gracia has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Zoilo Gracia a charter school?
No, Zoilo Gracia is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Zoilo Gracia a Title I school?
No, Zoilo Gracia is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zoilo Gracia?
90.9% of students at Zoilo Gracia 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
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Juana Díaz Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (787) 837-0544
- Area population (ZIP 00795)
- 43,212
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 00795; 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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