Serving 526 students in grades 9-12, Margarita Janer Palacios ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margarita Janer Palacios ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Margarita Janer Palacios's student population of 526 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Margarita Janer Palacios ranks within the bottom 50% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margarita Janer Palacios is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#595 out of 836 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
75%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margarita Janer Palacios's ranking?
Margarita Janer Palacios is ranked #595 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Margarita Janer Palacios?
The graduation rate of Margarita Janer Palacios is 55-59%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 75%.
How many students attend Margarita Janer Palacios?
526 students attend Margarita Janer Palacios.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Margarita Janer Palacios students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margarita Janer Palacios?
Margarita Janer Palacios has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Margarita Janer Palacios offer ?
Margarita Janer Palacios offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Margarita Janer Palacios part of?
Margarita Janer Palacios is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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