Dr. Francisco Hernandez Y Gaetan
Tel:
(787) 722-4676
Dr. Francisco Hernandez Y Gaetan serves 183 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Dr. Francisco Hernandez Y Gaetan placed in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Dr. Francisco Hernandez Y Gaetan places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Dr. Francisco Hernandez Y Gaetan's student population of 183 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 183 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Dr. Francisco Hernandez Y Gaetan is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,086 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dr. Francisco Hernandez Y Gaetan is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #239 out of 1086 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | n/a |
Hispanic | 100% | 100% |
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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 83% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Dr. Francisco Hernandez Y Gaetan is Jose Julian Acosta (teatro) (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Abraham Lincoln (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Juan Abraham Lincoln Grades: PK-5 | 141 students
0.0 miles
Calle Sol 351
San Juan, PR 00901
(787) 722-1561 0.0 PK-5 141 - San Juan Jose Julian Acosta (teatro) Grades: 6-12 | 212 students
0.0 miles
Pda 1 Ave Juan Ponce De Leon
San Juan, PR 00901
(787) 722-1253 0.0 6-12 212 - San Juan Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Grades: 6-12 | 296 students
0.5 miles
Pda. 4 1/2 Ponce De Leon
San Juan, PR 00901
(787) 721-9014 0.5 6-12 296 - San Juan Julian E Blanco (ballet) Grades: 5-12 | 110 students
1.5 miles
Calle Martin Travieso Esq. Est
San Juan, PR 00907
(787) 721-9021 1.5 5-12 110 - Catano Jose A. Nieves Grades: K-5 | 154 students
1.7 miles
Calle Marginal Res Las Palmas
Catano, PR 00963
(787) 788-7095 1.7 K-5 154
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