Serving 290 students in grades 9-12, Gabriela Mistral San Juan 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 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: 50-54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gabriela Mistral serves the northeast part of San Juan, PR, covering an area of approximately 11.3 square miles. Families typically have a short commute of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gabriela Mistral San Juan's student population of 290 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gabriela Mistral San Juan 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 Gabriela Mistral San Juan 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#717 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
1%
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)50-54%
74%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
14%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gabriela Mistral San Juan's ranking?
Gabriela Mistral San Juan is ranked #717 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Gabriela Mistral San Juan often compared to?
Gabriela Mistral San Juanis often viewed alongside schools like Rafael Cordero San Juan, Padre Rufo, Trina Padilla De Sanz San Juan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gabriela Mistral San Juan?
The graduation rate of Gabriela Mistral San Juan is 50-54%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Gabriela Mistral San Juan?
290 students attend Gabriela Mistral San Juan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Gabriela Mistral San Juan students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gabriela Mistral San Juan?
Gabriela Mistral San Juan has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Gabriela Mistral San Juan offer ?
Gabriela Mistral San Juan offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gabriela Mistral San Juan part of?
Gabriela Mistral San Juan is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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