Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Maximino A. Salas 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SU MAXIMINO A. SALAS serves the west part of San Sebastian, PR, covering an area of approximately 71.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the edge of the attendance area, extending up to 8.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maximino A. Salas's student population of 230 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Maximino A. Salas ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maximino A. Salas 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
#534 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
14%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maximino A. Salas's ranking?
Maximino A. Salas is ranked #534 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Maximino A. Salas often compared to?
Maximino A. Salasis often viewed alongside schools like Emilio Scharon Rodriguez, Ernestina Mendez by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Maximino A. Salas?
230 students attend Maximino A. Salas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Maximino A. Salas students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maximino A. Salas?
Maximino A. Salas has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Maximino A. Salas offer ?
Maximino A. Salas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maximino A. Salas part of?
Maximino A. Salas is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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