Margarita Janer Palacios

Carr Alejandrino Final Km 1 H
Guaynabo, PR 00970
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 488 students in grades 9-12, Margarita Janer Palacios 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in PR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Margarita Janer Palacios ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

Margarita Janer Palacios's student population of 488 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
488 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Margarita Janer Palacios 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 Margarita Janer Palacios is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PR)
#551 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Margarita Janer Palacios, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Margarita Janer Palacios 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 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Margarita Janer Palacios 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 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Margarita Janer Palacios and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Margarita Janer Palacios and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 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
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Margarita Janer Palacios.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
0.02
60-64%
74%
This chart displays graduation rate of Margarita Janer Palacios and public school graduation rate of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Margarita Janer Palacios 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
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Margarita Janer Palacios 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 is Margarita Janer Palacios's ranking?
Margarita Janer Palacios is ranked #551 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Margarita Janer Palacios?
The graduation rate of Margarita Janer Palacios is 60-64%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Margarita Janer Palacios?
488 students attend Margarita Janer Palacios.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Margarita Janer Palacios students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margarita Janer Palacios?
Margarita Janer Palacios has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Margarita Janer Palacios offer ?
Margarita Janer Palacios offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Margarita Janer Palacios part of?
Margarita Janer Palacios is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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