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#477 of 842 schools in PR
Maria M. Simmons De Rivera
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Vieques, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1518, Vieques, PR 00765
- Math 17% proficient (2018)
- Reading 12% proficient (2018)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maria M. Simmons De Rivera score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2015, to 15% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 24% (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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Where Maria M. Simmons De Rivera sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$17,531
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$424/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
59.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00765; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuela Santiago CollazoEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Juanita Rivera AlbertEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–3 | 2.3 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Adrianne SerranoEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 4–12 | 2.4 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Angel Rafael Diaz ColonEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–8 | Not available | 197 | 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
- #477 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 M. Simmons De Rivera is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maria M. Simmons De Rivera
Maria M. Simmons De Rivera is a public elementary school in Vieques, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 158 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 842 schools in PR.
State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maria M. Simmons De Rivera
What grades does Maria M. Simmons De Rivera serve?
Maria M. Simmons De Rivera serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Maria M. Simmons De Rivera?
Maria M. Simmons De Rivera has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria M. Simmons De Rivera?
The student-teacher ratio at Maria M. Simmons De Rivera 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 M. Simmons De Rivera rank in PR?
Maria M. Simmons De Rivera ranks #477 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Maria M. Simmons De Rivera's MySchoolScout rating?
Maria M. Simmons De Rivera has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 M. Simmons De Rivera?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maria M. Simmons De Rivera has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Maria M. Simmons De Rivera a charter school?
No, Maria M. Simmons De Rivera is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maria M. Simmons De Rivera a Title I school?
No, Maria M. Simmons De Rivera is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maria M. Simmons De Rivera?
91.1% of students at Maria M. Simmons De Rivera 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Vieques Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (787) 741-0895
- Area population (ZIP 00765)
- 8,147
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 00765; 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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