Serving 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Jose Gualberto Padilla 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 was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Dr. Jose Gualberto Padilla?
223 students attend Dr. Jose Gualberto Padilla.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dr. Jose Gualberto Padilla students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Jose Gualberto Padilla?
Dr. Jose Gualberto Padilla has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dr. Jose Gualberto Padilla offer ?
Dr. Jose Gualberto Padilla offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Jose Gualberto Padilla part of?
Dr. Jose Gualberto Padilla is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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