Very Good
#235 of 842 schools in PR
Top 28% in state
Abelardo Martinez Otero
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Arecibo, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 9059, Arecibo, PR 00614
- Math 22% proficient (2018)
- Reading 72% proficient (2018)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Abelardo Martinez Otero score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2015, reaching 47% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 63% (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
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trina Padilla De Sanz AreciboEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Cotto AnexoEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Victor Rojas IEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–12 | 0.4 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Luis Munoz Marin AreciboEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–10 | 0.5 mi | 218 | 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
- #235 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abelardo Martinez Otero is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abelardo Martinez Otero
Abelardo Martinez Otero is a public high school in Arecibo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 369 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abelardo Martinez Otero
What grades does Abelardo Martinez Otero serve?
Abelardo Martinez Otero serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Abelardo Martinez Otero?
Abelardo Martinez Otero has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abelardo Martinez Otero?
The student-teacher ratio at Abelardo Martinez Otero is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abelardo Martinez Otero rank in PR?
Abelardo Martinez Otero ranks #235 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Abelardo Martinez Otero's MySchoolScout rating?
Abelardo Martinez Otero has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Abelardo Martinez Otero?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abelardo Martinez Otero has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Abelardo Martinez Otero a charter school?
No, Abelardo Martinez Otero is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abelardo Martinez Otero a Title I school?
No, Abelardo Martinez Otero is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abelardo Martinez Otero?
91.1% of students at Abelardo Martinez Otero 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Arecibo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (787) 879-2614
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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