James Garfield
James Garfield serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
James Garfield placed in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (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 75-79% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
James Garfield places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
James Garfield's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 257 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
James Garfield is ranked within the top 20% 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 James Garfield 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 | #113 out of 1086 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 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 |
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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 to James Garfield is Monserrate Leon De Irizarry (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Su Antonio Acarron Correa (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ramon E. Betances (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cabo Rojo Monserrate Leon De Irizarry Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 494 students10
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Carr 101 Km 18 Hm 2
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 255-2720 0 9-12 494 - Cabo Rojo Ramon E. Betances Grades: K-5 | 170 students
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Carr 101 Km 14 Hm 6 Bo Llanos
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 255-3725 0 K-5 170 - Cabo Rojo Su Antonio Acarron Correa Math: 48% | Reading: 63%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 349 students10
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Carr 102 Km 21 Hm 9 Bo Monte G
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-3500 0 K-8 349 - Cabo Rojo Su Carmen Vignals Rosario Math: 22% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 289 students10
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Carr 101 Km 18 Hm 5 Bo Boquero
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1047 0 K-8 289 - Cabo Rojo Su Federico Degetau Math: 30% | Reading: 55%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 255 students10
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Carr 103 Km 11 Hm 9 Bo Boquero
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-3383 0 K-8 255
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