Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada)

Carr 2 Km 7 Hm 3 Bo Juan Domin
Guaynabo, PR 00970
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in PR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada)'s student population of 350 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
350 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) ranks within the top 50% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PR)
#305 out of 836 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada), with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
35-39%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
50-54%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
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Hispanic
99%
100%
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Black
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White
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
n/a
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
≥50%
75%
This chart display graduation rate of Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) and public school graduation rate of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) 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
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) 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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada)'s ranking?
Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) is ranked #305 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) often compared to?
Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada)is often viewed alongside schools like Nueva Elemental Urbana De Guaynabo by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada)?
The graduation rate of Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) is 50%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 75%.
How many students attend Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada)?
350 students attend Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada)?
Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) offer ?
Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) part of?
Juan Ponce De Leon (Especializada) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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