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#222 of 842 schools in PR

Top 26% in state

Jorge L. Marrero Padilla

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Morovis, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

PO BOX 687, Morovis, PR 00687

  • Math 47% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2018)
  • 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+2.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Jorge L. Marrero Padilla score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency47%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2015, to 40% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 36% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jorge L. Marrero Padilla 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 57Somewhat Walkable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$23,010

Median home value

$113,800

Median rent

$572/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

48.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00687; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Esperanza GonzalezEnrollment path unverified9.5K–51.6 mi157Compare →
Juana G. AvilesEnrollment path unverified6.1K–52.1 mi173Compare →
Ramon Torres RiveraEnrollment path unverified8.6K–82.3 mi100Compare →
Jose R. BarrerasEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–82.4 mi270Compare →

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
#222 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jorge L. Marrero Padilla is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jorge L. Marrero Padilla

Jorge L. Marrero Padilla is a public elementary school in Morovis, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 842 schools in PR.

State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jorge L. Marrero Padilla

What grades does Jorge L. Marrero Padilla serve?

Jorge L. Marrero Padilla serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Jorge L. Marrero Padilla?

Jorge L. Marrero Padilla has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jorge L. Marrero Padilla?

The student-teacher ratio at Jorge L. Marrero Padilla is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jorge L. Marrero Padilla rank in PR?

Jorge L. Marrero Padilla ranks #222 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Jorge L. Marrero Padilla's MySchoolScout rating?

Jorge L. Marrero Padilla 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 Jorge L. Marrero Padilla?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jorge L. Marrero Padilla has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Jorge L. Marrero Padilla a charter school?

No, Jorge L. Marrero Padilla is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jorge L. Marrero Padilla a Title I school?

No, Jorge L. Marrero Padilla is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jorge L. Marrero Padilla?

91.1% of students at Jorge L. Marrero Padilla 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Morovis Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
Area population (ZIP 00687)
28,534
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
42
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 00687; 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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