Martin Gonzalez (Closed 2021)

Urb Metropolis Ave. C Calle 46
Carolina, PR 00987
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 184 students in grades 6-8, Martin Gonzalez ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
184 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
≤5%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Martin Gonzalez and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
20-24%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martin Gonzalez and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Martin Gonzalez and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Martin Gonzalez and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PR.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Martin Gonzalez and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Martin Gonzalez and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Martin Gonzalez?
184 students attend Martin Gonzalez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Martin Gonzalez students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Gonzalez?
Martin Gonzalez has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Martin Gonzalez offer ?
Martin Gonzalez offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Martin Gonzalez part of?

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