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#729 of 842 schools in PR

Maria Teresa Pineiro

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Toa Baja, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 495, Toa Baja, PR 00949

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2018)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism65.5%

Students at Maria Teresa Pineiro score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency3%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 17% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 30% (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

90.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Maria Teresa Pineiro 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

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

Median income

$33,380

Median home value

$141,900

Median rent

$724/mo

College educated

29.7%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

32.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00949; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Ludovico CostosoEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–121.2 mi88Compare →
Cacique AgueybanaEnrollment path unverified7.96–121.3 mi477Compare →
Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia AlianzaCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–91.4 mi247Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified9.09–12Not available107Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#729 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 Teresa Pineiro is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maria Teresa Pineiro

Maria Teresa Pineiro is a public high school in Toa Baja, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 275 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #729 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maria Teresa Pineiro

What grades does Maria Teresa Pineiro serve?

Maria Teresa Pineiro serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Maria Teresa Pineiro?

Maria Teresa Pineiro has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria Teresa Pineiro?

The student-teacher ratio at Maria Teresa Pineiro is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maria Teresa Pineiro rank in PR?

Maria Teresa Pineiro ranks #729 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Maria Teresa Pineiro's MySchoolScout rating?

Maria Teresa Pineiro has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Teresa Pineiro?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maria Teresa Pineiro has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Maria Teresa Pineiro a charter school?

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

Is Maria Teresa Pineiro a Title I school?

No, Maria Teresa Pineiro is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maria Teresa Pineiro?

90.9% of students at Maria Teresa Pineiro 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
275
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Toa Baja Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.5%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 00949)
66,714
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
42.4
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 00949; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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