Below Average
#687 of 842 schools in PR
Margarita Janer Palacios
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Guaynabo, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PMB - 110 #53, Guaynabo, PR 00970
- Math 3% proficient (2018)
- Reading 42% proficient (2018)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Margarita Janer Palacios score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2015, reaching 22% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 1% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 35% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Arturo Morales CarrionEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Betty Rosado De VegaEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–11 | 1.6 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Josefina BarceloEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Ines Maria Mendoza Vda. De Munoz MarinEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 845 | 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
- #687 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Margarita Janer Palacios is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Margarita Janer Palacios
Margarita Janer Palacios is a public high school in Guaynabo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 450 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Margarita Janer Palacios
What grades does Margarita Janer Palacios serve?
Margarita Janer Palacios serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Margarita Janer Palacios?
Margarita Janer Palacios has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margarita Janer Palacios?
The student-teacher ratio at Margarita Janer Palacios is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Margarita Janer Palacios rank in PR?
Margarita Janer Palacios ranks #687 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Margarita Janer Palacios's MySchoolScout rating?
Margarita Janer Palacios has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Margarita Janer Palacios?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Margarita Janer Palacios has 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Margarita Janer Palacios a charter school?
No, Margarita Janer Palacios is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Margarita Janer Palacios a Title I school?
No, Margarita Janer Palacios is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Margarita Janer Palacios?
91.1% of students at Margarita Janer Palacios 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
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Guaynabo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.8%
- Phone
- (787) 720-2217
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
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.
- 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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