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#344 of 842 schools in PR
Top 41% in state
Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Las Marias, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 233, Las Marias, PR 00670
- Math 55% proficient (2018)
- Reading 35% proficient (2018)
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 5 points since 2015, reaching 45% in 2018.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 38% (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
90.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$16,278
Median home value
$89,600
Median rent
$355/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
53.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00670; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauro Gonzalez HijoEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Las MariasEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 3.5 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| La CarmenEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Raul YbarraEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–8 | 3.9 mi | 200 | 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
- #344 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud
Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud is a public elementary school in Las Marias, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 71 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #344 of 842 schools in PR.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud
What grades does Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud serve?
Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud?
Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud rank in PR?
Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud ranks #344 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud a charter school?
No, Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud a Title I school?
No, Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud?
90.1% of students at Dr. Silverio Medina Gaud 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
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Las Marías Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (787) 831-0818
- Area population (ZIP 00670)
- 8,553
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 00670; 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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