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#501 of 842 schools in PR
Francisco Pachin Marin
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Arecibo, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
URB VISTA AZUL CALLE 17, Arecibo, PR 00612
- Math 72% proficient (2018)
- Reading 77% proficient (2018)
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francisco Pachin Marin score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 17 points since 2015, reaching 75% in 2018.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 75% (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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Where Francisco Pachin Marin 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 53Somewhat Walkable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$23,831
Median home value
$112,300
Median rent
$503/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
40.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00612; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin AreciboEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–10 | 0.6 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Cotto AnexoEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Elba Lugo CarrionEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Angel Rafael Diaz ColonEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–8 | Not available | 197 | 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
- #501 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Francisco Pachin Marin is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francisco Pachin Marin
Francisco Pachin Marin is a public elementary school in Arecibo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #501 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francisco Pachin Marin
What grades does Francisco Pachin Marin serve?
Francisco Pachin Marin serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Francisco Pachin Marin?
Francisco Pachin Marin has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francisco Pachin Marin?
The student-teacher ratio at Francisco Pachin Marin is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francisco Pachin Marin rank in PR?
Francisco Pachin Marin ranks #501 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Francisco Pachin Marin's MySchoolScout rating?
Francisco Pachin Marin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Francisco Pachin Marin?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francisco Pachin Marin has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Francisco Pachin Marin a charter school?
No, Francisco Pachin Marin is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francisco Pachin Marin a Title I school?
No, Francisco Pachin Marin is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francisco Pachin Marin?
91.1% of students at Francisco Pachin Marin 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
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Arecibo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (787) 878-2019
- Area population (ZIP 00612)
- 62,462
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 00612; 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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