Marin Abajo (Closed 2023)

Bo Marin Bajo
Patillas, PR 00723
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marin Abajo ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
50-59%
35%
(17-18)
20-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
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
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Marin Abajo?
79 students attend Marin Abajo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Marin Abajo students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marin Abajo?
Marin Abajo has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Marin Abajo offer ?
Marin Abajo offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marin Abajo part of?

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