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#404 of 842 schools in PR
Top 48% in state
Mariano Riera Palmer
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Mayaguez, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
257 OESTE, Mayaguez, PR 00680
- Math 62% proficient (2018)
- Reading 42% proficient (2018)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mariano Riera Palmer score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2015, to 52% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 53% (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
90.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mariano Riera Palmer 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 82Very Walkable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$17,857
Median home value
$101,300
Median rent
$463/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
52.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00680; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel A. BarretoEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–10 | 0.6 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Maria Dolores FariaEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Segundo Ruiz Belvis MayaguezEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Jose Gautier Benitez MayaguezEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 283 | 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
- #404 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 Riera Palmer is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mariano Riera Palmer
Mariano Riera Palmer is a public elementary school in Mayaguez, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #404 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mariano Riera Palmer
What grades does Mariano Riera Palmer serve?
Mariano Riera Palmer serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mariano Riera Palmer?
Mariano Riera Palmer has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariano Riera Palmer?
The student-teacher ratio at Mariano Riera Palmer is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mariano Riera Palmer rank in PR?
Mariano Riera Palmer ranks #404 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Mariano Riera Palmer's MySchoolScout rating?
Mariano Riera Palmer has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Riera Palmer?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mariano Riera Palmer has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Mariano Riera Palmer a charter school?
No, Mariano Riera Palmer is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mariano Riera Palmer a Title I school?
No, Mariano Riera Palmer is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mariano Riera Palmer?
90.7% of students at Mariano Riera Palmer 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
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mayagüez Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (787) 832-5262
- Area population (ZIP 00680)
- 42,817
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 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
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