Jesus Manuel Suarez

Carr. 853 Km 8.3 Bo. Barrazas
Carolina, PR 00985
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jesus Manuel Suarez ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Bottom 50% in PR
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jesus Manuel Suarez's student population of 145 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

Jesus Manuel Suarez ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jesus Manuel Suarez is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PR)
#781 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
23%
10-14%
36%
21-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
(21-22)
100%
45.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jesus Manuel Suarez's ranking?
Jesus Manuel Suarez is ranked #781 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Jesus Manuel Suarez?
145 students attend Jesus Manuel Suarez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jesus Manuel Suarez students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jesus Manuel Suarez?
Jesus Manuel Suarez has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jesus Manuel Suarez offer ?
Jesus Manuel Suarez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jesus Manuel Suarez part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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