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#639 of 842 schools in PR

Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Mayaguez, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 4427, Mayaguez, PR 00680

  • Math 52% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2018)
  • 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism39.8%

Students at Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency52%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2015, to 52% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 65% (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

90.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez 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 63Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jose Gautier Benitez MayaguezEnrollment path unverified3.0K–80.4 mi283Compare →
Luis Munoz Rivera MayaguezEnrollment path unverified4.4K–50.5 mi246Compare →
Manuel A. BarretoEnrollment path unverified4.4K–101.0 mi340Compare →
Elpidio H. RiveraEnrollment path unverified4.8K–111.4 mi414Compare →

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
#639 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 Mayaguez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez

Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez is a public elementary school in Mayaguez, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 176 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #639 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez

What grades does Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez serve?

Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez?

Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez is 8.4:1. 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 Mayaguez rank in PR?

Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez ranks #639 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez's MySchoolScout rating?

Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Mayaguez?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez a charter school?

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

Is Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez a Title I school?

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

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

90.9% of students at Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
176
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Mayagüez Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.8%
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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