Amalia Marin (Closed 2018)

2 Calle Carlota Bda. Marin
Guayama, PR 00784
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 149 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Amalia Marin ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
149 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(16-17)
75-79%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Amalia Marin 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 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
75-79%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Amalia Marin 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 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Amalia Marin and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Amalia Marin and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Amalia Marin and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
78%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Amalia Marin and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Amalia Marin?
149 students attend Amalia Marin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Amalia Marin students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amalia Marin?
Amalia Marin has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Amalia Marin offer ?
Amalia Marin offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Amalia Marin part of?

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