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#778 of 842 schools in PR

Rene Marques

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 3328, Carolina, PR 00983

  • Math 7% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2018)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism78.2%

Students at Rene Marques score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency7%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2015, to 23% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
2%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
8%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
4%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
7%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
7%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
7%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 47% (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

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rene Marques 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 54Somewhat Walkable

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

Median income

$33,930

Median home value

$156,400

Median rent

$601/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

31.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00983; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rvdo. Felix Castro RodriguezEnrollment path unverified4.46–81.1 mi200Compare →
Manuel Febres GonzalezEnrollment path unverified4.06–81.5 mi215Compare →
Leap Steam+e Academy of San Juan - AlianzaCharter · enrollment unverified4.5K–112.0 mi724Compare →
Agustin CabreraEnrollment path unverified4.46–82.1 mi352Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#778 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Rene Marques

Rene Marques is a public middle school in Carolina, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 179 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #778 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rene Marques

What grades does Rene Marques serve?

Rene Marques serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Rene Marques?

Rene Marques has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rene Marques?

The student-teacher ratio at Rene Marques is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rene Marques rank in PR?

Rene Marques ranks #778 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Rene Marques's MySchoolScout rating?

Rene Marques has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Rene Marques?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rene Marques has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Rene Marques a charter school?

No, Rene Marques is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rene Marques a Title I school?

No, Rene Marques is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rene Marques?

91.1% of students at Rene Marques 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 – 8th
Enrollment
179
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Carolina Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.2%
Area population (ZIP 00983)
31,583
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
43.6
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 00983; 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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