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#709 of 842 schools in PR

Manuel A. Barreto

School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Mayaguez, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1260, Mayaguez, PR 00680

  • Math 16% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2018)
  • 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism70%

Students at Manuel A. Barreto score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency16%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 9 points since 2015, reaching 24% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
21%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 26% (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

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Manuel A. Barreto 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 86Very Walkable

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

Median income

$17,857

Median home value

$101,300

Median rent

$463/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

53.9%

Poverty rate

52.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00680; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maria Dolores FariaEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–120.6 mi250Compare →
Elpidio H. RiveraEnrollment path unverified4.8K–111.3 mi414Compare →
Ramon E. Rodriguez DiazEnrollment path unverified4.0K–94.6 mi391Compare →
Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified8.2K–12Not available511Compare →

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

Manuel A. Barreto is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Manuel A. Barreto

Manuel A. Barreto is a public school in Mayaguez, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 340 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #709 of 842 schools in PR.

State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manuel A. Barreto

What grades does Manuel A. Barreto serve?

Manuel A. Barreto serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.

How many students attend Manuel A. Barreto?

Manuel A. Barreto has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel A. Barreto?

The student-teacher ratio at Manuel A. Barreto is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manuel A. Barreto rank in PR?

Manuel A. Barreto ranks #709 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Manuel A. Barreto's MySchoolScout rating?

Manuel A. Barreto has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Manuel A. Barreto?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manuel A. Barreto has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Manuel A. Barreto a charter school?

No, Manuel A. Barreto is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Manuel A. Barreto a Title I school?

No, Manuel A. Barreto is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manuel A. Barreto?

91.2% of students at Manuel A. Barreto 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 – 10th
Enrollment
340
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Mayagüez Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.0%
Area population (ZIP 00680)
42,817
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
45.8
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 00680; 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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