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Abelardo Martinez Otero

Villa Los Santos Calle 14 Fina
Arecibo, PR 00614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 369 students in grades 6-12, Abelardo Martinez Otero ranks in the top 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 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20% in PR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Abelardo Martinez Otero ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Abelardo Martinez Otero's student population of 369 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Abelardo Martinez Otero ranks within the top 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abelardo Martinez Otero 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)
#292 out of 839 schools
(Top 50%)
6-9%
21%
65-69%
36%
60-64%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
85-89%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abelardo Martinez Otero's ranking?
Abelardo Martinez Otero is ranked #292 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Abelardo Martinez Otero often compared to?
Abelardo Martinez Oterois often viewed alongside schools like Adela Rolon Fuentes 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 21% PR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abelardo Martinez Otero?
The graduation rate of Abelardo Martinez Otero is 85-89%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Abelardo Martinez Otero?
369 students attend Abelardo Martinez Otero.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Abelardo Martinez Otero students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abelardo Martinez Otero?
Abelardo Martinez Otero has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Abelardo Martinez Otero offer ?
Abelardo Martinez Otero offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abelardo Martinez Otero part of?
Abelardo Martinez Otero is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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