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#117 of 842 schools in PR

Top 14% in state

Rafael Hernandez Marin

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.

URB SUMMIT HILLS, San Juan, PR 00927

  • Math 82% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2018)
  • 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+2.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+39.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism38.9%

Students at Rafael Hernandez Marin score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency82%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2015, reaching 77% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 66% (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

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rafael Hernandez Marin 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 65Somewhat Walkable

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

Median income

$39,838

Median home value

$223,000

Median rent

$543/mo

College educated

65.4%

Homeownership

53.9%

Poverty rate

23.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00927; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Luis Muniz SouffrontEnrollment path unverified8.0K–60.6 mi167Compare →
Rafael Rivera OteroEnrollment path unverified7.2K–50.7 mi154Compare →
Evaristo Rivera ChevremontEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–91.0 mi186Compare →
Las AmericasEnrollment path unverified4.61–81.1 mi166Compare →

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
#117 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rafael Hernandez Marin is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rafael Hernandez Marin

Rafael Hernandez Marin is a public elementary school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 193 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rafael Hernandez Marin

What grades does Rafael Hernandez Marin serve?

Rafael Hernandez Marin serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rafael Hernandez Marin?

Rafael Hernandez Marin has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafael Hernandez Marin?

The student-teacher ratio at Rafael Hernandez Marin is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rafael Hernandez Marin rank in PR?

Rafael Hernandez Marin ranks #117 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Rafael Hernandez Marin's MySchoolScout rating?

Rafael Hernandez Marin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Rafael Hernandez Marin?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rafael Hernandez Marin has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Rafael Hernandez Marin a charter school?

No, Rafael Hernandez Marin is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rafael Hernandez Marin a Title I school?

No, Rafael Hernandez Marin is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rafael Hernandez Marin?

91.2% of students at Rafael Hernandez Marin 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
193
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Juan Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.9%
Area population (ZIP 00927)
13,675
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
48.4
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 00927; 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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