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#401 of 842 schools in PR

Top 48% in state

Manuel Garcia Perez

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Rincon, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1823, Rincon, PR 00677

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2018)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism34%

Students at Manuel Garcia Perez score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency3%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2015, to 20% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (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%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Manuel Garcia Perez 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 17Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$24,746

Median home value

$154,600

Median rent

$626/mo

College educated

24.5%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

44.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00677; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Juan B. SotoEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–93.6 mi250Compare →
Epifanio Estrada AguadaEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–93.7 mi489Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified9.09–12Not available107Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (croev)Enrollment path unverified9.79–12Not available173Compare →

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
#401 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 Garcia Perez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Manuel Garcia Perez

Manuel Garcia Perez is a public high school in Rincon, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 344 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manuel Garcia Perez

What grades does Manuel Garcia Perez serve?

Manuel Garcia Perez serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Manuel Garcia Perez?

Manuel Garcia Perez has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel Garcia Perez?

The student-teacher ratio at Manuel Garcia Perez is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manuel Garcia Perez rank in PR?

Manuel Garcia Perez ranks #401 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Manuel Garcia Perez's MySchoolScout rating?

Manuel Garcia Perez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Garcia Perez?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manuel Garcia Perez has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Manuel Garcia Perez a charter school?

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

Is Manuel Garcia Perez a Title I school?

No, Manuel Garcia Perez is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manuel Garcia Perez?

91.0% of students at Manuel Garcia Perez 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
344
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Rincón Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.0%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 00677)
15,432
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
49.5
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 00677; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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