Serving 526 students in grades 9-12, Venus Gardens 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Venus Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Venus Gardens's student population of 526 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
526 students
![This chart display total students of Venus Gardens by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Venus Gardens by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/141000/140846/venus-gardens-chart-beBPFgc.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
![This chart display the total teachers of Venus Gardens by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the total teachers of Venus Gardens by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/141000/140846/venus-gardens-chart-1KLwrT.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart display the students of Venus Gardens by grade. This chart display the students of Venus Gardens by grade.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/141000/140846/venus-gardens-chart-hyRXE4.png)
School Rankings
Venus Gardens 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 Venus Gardens 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
#483 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Venus Gardens, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Venus Gardens, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/141000/140846/venus-gardens-chart-bjqHqNv.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Venus Gardens 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. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Venus Gardens 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.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/141000/140846/venus-gardens-chart-fCR1CU.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Venus Gardens 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. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Venus Gardens 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.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/141000/140846/venus-gardens-chart-7Llzf3.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
![This chart display the student teacher ratio of Venus Gardens and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the student teacher ratio of Venus Gardens and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/141000/140846/venus-gardens-chart-CResNH.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Venus Gardens and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Venus Gardens and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/141000/140846/venus-gardens-chart-POfJLK.png)
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 display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Venus Gardens. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Venus Gardens.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/141000/140846/venus-gardens-chart-XmXH36.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PR. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PR.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/141000/140846/venus-gardens-chart-bitqDZf.png)
Graduation Rate
85-89%
74%
![This chart display graduation rate of Venus Gardens and public school graduation rate of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display graduation rate of Venus Gardens and public school graduation rate of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/141000/140846/venus-gardens-chart-Fq0Zvq.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
![This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Venus Gardens 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. This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Venus Gardens 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.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/141000/140846/venus-gardens-chart-jpA2eu.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
![This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Venus Gardens 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. This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Venus Gardens 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.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/141000/140846/venus-gardens-chart-bpIiBFi.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venus Gardens's ranking?
Venus Gardens is ranked #483 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Venus Gardens?
The graduation rate of Venus Gardens is 85-89%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Venus Gardens?
526 students attend Venus Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Venus Gardens students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Venus Gardens?
Venus Gardens has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Venus Gardens offer ?
Venus Gardens offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Venus Gardens part of?
Venus Gardens is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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