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#841 of 842 schools in PR

Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo

Middle School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Guaynabo, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 966, Guaynabo, PR 00970

  • Math 1% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2018)
  • 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics1.4Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency9% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-32.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism92.7%

Students at Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency1%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 9% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
19%
2011
Math
1%
ELA
29%
2012
Math
2%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
2%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
1%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
1%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
1%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
1%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 1% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 22% (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%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo 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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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Juan E. MirandaEnrollment path unverified4.66–91.8 mi186Compare →
Ines Maria Mendoza Vda. De Munoz MarinEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–122.3 mi845Compare →

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
#841 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 Martinez Nadal Guaynabo is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo

Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo is a public middle school in Guaynabo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 177 students in grades 6th-9th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo

What grades does Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo serve?

Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo serves students in grades 6th through 9th.

How many students attend Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo?

Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo?

The student-teacher ratio at Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo rank in PR?

Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo ranks #841 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo's MySchoolScout rating?

Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Martinez Nadal Guaynabo?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo has 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo a charter school?

No, Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo a Title I school?

No, Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo?

91.0% of students at Rafael Martinez Nadal Guaynabo 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 – 9th
Enrollment
177
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Guaynabo Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
92.7%
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

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