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Public school · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

Maria Dolores Faria

Maria Dolores Faria rates 5.1 on our ten-point scale and ranks 613 of 842 schools in Puerto Rico.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
5.1this school

5.1 on a one-to-ten scale.

#613 of 842 schools in Puerto Rico

The brief

A Puerto Rico Department of Education school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 613 of 842 schools in Puerto Rico and 613 of 842 in Puerto Rico Department of Education.

Maria Dolores Faria is listed in Puerto Rico Department of Education, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math12%196 students tested · state average not published · 2018 EdFacts
Reading17%197 students tested · state average not published · 2018 EdFacts
Proficiency has held near 15% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).2018 EdFacts; 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.8
25% of the rating
Academics
2.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2018–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Maria Dolores Faria and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$17,857
Median home value
$101,300
Median rent
$463/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
52.6%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
40
Car-Dependent

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Maria Dolores Faria.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Maria Dolores Faria serve?

Maria Dolores Faria serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Maria Dolores Faria?

Maria Dolores Faria has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria Dolores Faria?

The student-teacher ratio at Maria Dolores Faria is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maria Dolores Faria rank in PR?

Maria Dolores Faria ranks #613 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Maria Dolores Faria's MySchoolScout rating?

Maria Dolores Faria has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Maria Dolores Faria?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maria Dolores Faria has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Maria Dolores Faria a charter school?

No, Maria Dolores Faria is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Maria Dolores Faria a Title I school?

No, Maria Dolores Faria is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maria Dolores Faria?

91.2% of students at Maria Dolores Faria 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
250
Student-teacher ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Mayagüez Municipio
Rank in district
#613 of 842
Schools in district
858
District spending per student
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 00680)
42,817
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
45.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Puerto Rico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.