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#249 of 842 schools in PR

Top 30% in state

Maria L. Mcdougall

School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Guanica, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 599, Guanica, PR 00653

  • Math 77% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2018)
  • 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+3.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+32.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism2.8%

Students at Maria L. Mcdougall score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency77%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 18 points since 2015, reaching 77% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 60% (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

90.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Maria L. Mcdougall 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 33Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$15,225

Median home value

$80,400

Median rent

$326/mo

College educated

15.3%

Homeownership

68.5%

Poverty rate

66.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

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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.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#249 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Maria L. Mcdougall is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maria L. Mcdougall

Maria L. Mcdougall is a public school in Guanica, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 141 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 842 schools in PR.

State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maria L. Mcdougall

What grades does Maria L. Mcdougall serve?

Maria L. Mcdougall serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.

How many students attend Maria L. Mcdougall?

Maria L. Mcdougall has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria L. Mcdougall?

The student-teacher ratio at Maria L. Mcdougall is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maria L. Mcdougall rank in PR?

Maria L. Mcdougall ranks #249 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Maria L. Mcdougall's MySchoolScout rating?

Maria L. Mcdougall has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 L. Mcdougall?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maria L. Mcdougall has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Maria L. Mcdougall a charter school?

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

Is Maria L. Mcdougall a Title I school?

No, Maria L. Mcdougall is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maria L. Mcdougall?

90.8% of students at Maria L. Mcdougall 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 – 11th
Enrollment
141
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Guánica Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.8%
Area population (ZIP 00653)
8,665
Area median age
45.2
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 00653; 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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