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Superior Nueva De Maricao

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Maricao, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

HC 1 BOX 8112, Maricao, PR 00606

  • Math 5% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2018)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism18.6%

Students at Superior Nueva De Maricao score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency5%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2015, to 25% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 49% (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

90.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Superior Nueva De Maricao 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 5Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$20,226

Median home value

$100,700

Median rent

$405/mo

College educated

10.9%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

54.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Eva Y Patria CustodioEnrollment path unverified7.39–124.6 mi335Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified9.09–12Not available107Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (croev)Enrollment path unverified9.79–12Not available173Compare →
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos PonceEnrollment path unverified9.69–12Not available86Compare →

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

Superior Nueva De Maricao is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Superior Nueva De Maricao

Superior Nueva De Maricao is a public high school in Maricao, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 161 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #510 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Superior Nueva De Maricao

What grades does Superior Nueva De Maricao serve?

Superior Nueva De Maricao serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Superior Nueva De Maricao?

Superior Nueva De Maricao has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior Nueva De Maricao?

The student-teacher ratio at Superior Nueva De Maricao is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Superior Nueva De Maricao rank in PR?

Superior Nueva De Maricao ranks #510 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Superior Nueva De Maricao's MySchoolScout rating?

Superior Nueva De Maricao has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Superior Nueva De Maricao?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Superior Nueva De Maricao has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Superior Nueva De Maricao a charter school?

No, Superior Nueva De Maricao is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Superior Nueva De Maricao a Title I school?

No, Superior Nueva De Maricao is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Superior Nueva De Maricao?

90.7% of students at Superior Nueva De Maricao 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
161
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Maricao Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.6%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 00606)
5,435
Area median age
48.7
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.
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 00606; 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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