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#619 of 842 schools in PR
Martin Garcia Giusti
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Toa Baja, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 2477, Toa Baja, PR 00949
- Math 15% proficient (2018)
- Reading 29% proficient (2018)
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin Garcia Giusti score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2015, reaching 22% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 26% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martin Garcia Giusti 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 36Car-Dependent
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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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria J. Corredor RiveraEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Jose M. Del ValleEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Ernestina BraceroEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Virgilio DavilaEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 245 | 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
- #619 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martin Garcia Giusti is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin Garcia Giusti
Martin Garcia Giusti is a public elementary school in Toa Baja, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 223 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #619 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin Garcia Giusti
What grades does Martin Garcia Giusti serve?
Martin Garcia Giusti serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Martin Garcia Giusti?
Martin Garcia Giusti has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Garcia Giusti?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Garcia Giusti is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin Garcia Giusti rank in PR?
Martin Garcia Giusti ranks #619 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Martin Garcia Giusti's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Garcia Giusti has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Martin Garcia Giusti?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Garcia Giusti has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Martin Garcia Giusti a charter school?
No, Martin Garcia Giusti is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Garcia Giusti a Title I school?
No, Martin Garcia Giusti is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Garcia Giusti?
91.0% of students at Martin Garcia Giusti 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Toa Baja Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.3%
- Phone
- (787) 251-2231
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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