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#765 of 842 schools in PR

Manuel Febres Gonzalez

Middle School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Carolina, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 3809, Carolina, PR 00984

  • Math 4% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2018)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics3.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism86%

Students at Manuel Febres Gonzalez score 18% 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 Proficiency4%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 18% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
28%
2011
Math
1%
ELA
20%
2012
Math
2%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
2%
ELA
24%
2014
Math
1%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
1%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
1%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
4%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 1% (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 Febres Gonzalez 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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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#765 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 Febres Gonzalez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Manuel Febres Gonzalez

Manuel Febres Gonzalez is a public middle school in Carolina, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 215 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manuel Febres Gonzalez

What grades does Manuel Febres Gonzalez serve?

Manuel Febres Gonzalez serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Manuel Febres Gonzalez?

Manuel Febres Gonzalez has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel Febres Gonzalez?

The student-teacher ratio at Manuel Febres Gonzalez is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manuel Febres Gonzalez rank in PR?

Manuel Febres Gonzalez ranks #765 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Manuel Febres Gonzalez's MySchoolScout rating?

Manuel Febres Gonzalez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Febres Gonzalez?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manuel Febres Gonzalez has 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Manuel Febres Gonzalez a charter school?

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

Is Manuel Febres Gonzalez a Title I school?

No, Manuel Febres Gonzalez is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manuel Febres Gonzalez?

91.2% of students at Manuel Febres Gonzalez 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 – 8th
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Carolina Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
86.0%
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

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