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#650 of 842 schools in PR

Stella Marquez

School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Salinas, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1156, Salinas, PR 00751

  • Math 6% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2018)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
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
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation3.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism61.3%

Students at Stella Marquez score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency6%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 21% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
6%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 33% (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 Stella Marquez 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 19Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$20,947

Median home value

$89,600

Median rent

$449/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

77.4%

Poverty rate

49.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00751; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.5% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jose PadinEnrollment path unverified7.6K–94.7 mi161Compare →
Brigida Alvarez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified8.2K–12Not available511Compare →
Juan Ponce De Leon GuaynaboEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–12Not available351Compare →
Lcdo. Guillermo Atiles MoreauEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–12Not available122Compare →

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

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

About Stella Marquez

Stella Marquez is a public school in Salinas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 545 students in grades 4th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #650 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stella Marquez

What grades does Stella Marquez serve?

Stella Marquez serves students in grades 4th through 12th.

How many students attend Stella Marquez?

Stella Marquez has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stella Marquez?

The student-teacher ratio at Stella Marquez is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stella Marquez rank in PR?

Stella Marquez ranks #650 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Stella Marquez's MySchoolScout rating?

Stella Marquez 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 Stella Marquez?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stella Marquez has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Stella Marquez a charter school?

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

Is Stella Marquez a Title I school?

No, Stella Marquez is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stella Marquez?

91.2% of students at Stella Marquez 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
4th – 12th
Enrollment
545
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Salinas Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.3%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 00751)
19,596
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
45.2
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 00751; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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