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#454 of 842 schools in PR

Silvestre Martinez

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

HC 73 BOX 5548, Naranjito, PR 00719

  • Math 37% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2018)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism31.8%

Students at Silvestre Martinez score 34% 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 Proficiency37%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 55 points since 2015, to 35% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 73% (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 Silvestre Martinez 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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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$21,089

Median home value

$105,900

Median rent

$484/mo

College educated

19.7%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

50.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00719; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Francisco Lopez CruzEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–121.9 mi314Compare →
Bernarda Robles De HeviaEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–62.1 mi118Compare →
Coleen Vazquez UrrutiaEnrollment path unverified5.0K–82.4 mi235Compare →
Maria Vazquez De UmpierreEnrollment path unverified6.0K–82.4 mi262Compare →

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

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

About Silvestre Martinez

Silvestre Martinez is a public elementary school in Naranjito, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 371 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silvestre Martinez

What grades does Silvestre Martinez serve?

Silvestre Martinez serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Silvestre Martinez?

Silvestre Martinez has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silvestre Martinez?

The student-teacher ratio at Silvestre Martinez is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silvestre Martinez rank in PR?

Silvestre Martinez ranks #454 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Silvestre Martinez's MySchoolScout rating?

Silvestre Martinez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Silvestre Martinez?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silvestre Martinez has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Silvestre Martinez a charter school?

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

Is Silvestre Martinez a Title I school?

No, Silvestre Martinez is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silvestre Martinez?

91.1% of students at Silvestre Martinez 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
371
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Naranjito Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.8%
Area population (ZIP 00719)
29,732
Area average commute
40.6 min
Area median age
43.5
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 00719; 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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