Needs Improvement
#813 of 842 schools in PR
Mariano Feliu Balseiro
Middle School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Bayamon, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
URB LOMAS VERDES CARR 831, Bayamon, PR 00956
- Math 1% proficient (2018)
- Reading 27% proficient (2018)
- 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mariano Feliu Balseiro 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 6 points since 2015, to 14% 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 32% (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 Mariano Feliu Balseiro 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 67Somewhat Walkable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$28,674
Median home value
$134,800
Median rent
$645/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
37.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00956; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jose Padin BayamonEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 1–12 | 0.5 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Jesus Sanchez ErazoEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Dr. Jose Antonio DavilaEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–10 | 1.5 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | Not available | 511 | 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
- #813 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mariano Feliu Balseiro is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mariano Feliu Balseiro
Mariano Feliu Balseiro is a public middle school in Bayamon, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 190 students in grades 6th-11th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #813 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mariano Feliu Balseiro
What grades does Mariano Feliu Balseiro serve?
Mariano Feliu Balseiro serves students in grades 6th through 11th.
How many students attend Mariano Feliu Balseiro?
Mariano Feliu Balseiro has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariano Feliu Balseiro?
The student-teacher ratio at Mariano Feliu Balseiro is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mariano Feliu Balseiro rank in PR?
Mariano Feliu Balseiro ranks #813 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Mariano Feliu Balseiro's MySchoolScout rating?
Mariano Feliu Balseiro has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Mariano Feliu Balseiro?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mariano Feliu Balseiro has 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Mariano Feliu Balseiro a charter school?
No, Mariano Feliu Balseiro is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mariano Feliu Balseiro a Title I school?
No, Mariano Feliu Balseiro is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mariano Feliu Balseiro?
91.1% of students at Mariano Feliu Balseiro 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
- 6th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 190
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Bayamón Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 91.1%
- Phone
- (787) 785-9185
- Area population (ZIP 00956)
- 67,050
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 00956; 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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