Mariano Riera Palmer
Tel:
(787) 832-5262
Mariano Riera Palmer serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mariano Riera Palmer placed in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Mariano Riera Palmer places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Mariano Riera Palmer's student population of 257 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 257 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mariano Riera Palmer is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,086 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mariano Riera Palmer is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #421 out of 1086 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 83% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mariano Riera Palmer is Centro Residencial De Oportunidades Educativas De Mayaguez (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Manuel A. Barreto (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mayaguez Manuel A. Barreto Grades: 6-8 | 235 students
0.5 miles
Calle Pilar Defillo
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 832-3046 0.5 6-8 235 - Mayaguez Libre De Musica Y Bellas Artes Ernesto Ramos Antonini
0.7 miles
Bvd Eduardo Baez Sector Buena
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 832-2062 0.7 n/a n/a - Mayaguez Centro Residencial De Oportunidades Educativas De Mayaguez Grades: 9-12 | 236 students
1.1 miles
Cerro Las Mesas Km6 Hm.9
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 832-3720 1.1 9-12 236 - Mayaguez Elpidio H. Rivera Grades: 7-9 | 358 students
1.1 miles
Urb. Rio Cristal Calle Roberto
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 833-5560 1.1 7-9 358 - Mayaguez Esteban Rosado Baez Grades: K-8 | 277 students
1.1 miles
Carr. 341 Bo. Mani
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 831-6199 1.1 K-8 277
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