Serving 341 students in grades 6-8, Jardines De Ponce 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 3% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jardines De Ponce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jardines De Ponce's student population of 341 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
341 students
![This chart displays total students of Jardines De Ponce by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Jardines De Ponce by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/141000/140808/jardines-de-ponce-chart-yduwDx.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Jardines De Ponce 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 Jardines De Ponce 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
#671 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Jardines De Ponce, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Jardines De Ponce, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/141000/140808/jardines-de-ponce-chart-dK9ciH.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jardines De Ponce 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 displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jardines De Ponce 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://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/141000/140808/jardines-de-ponce-chart-ZTvs9O.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jardines De Ponce 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 displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jardines De Ponce 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://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/141000/140808/jardines-de-ponce-chart-sKS6bC.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jardines De Ponce and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jardines De Ponce and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/141000/140808/jardines-de-ponce-chart-3B3PI7.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
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Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jardines De Ponce. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jardines De Ponce.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/141000/140808/jardines-de-ponce-chart-bitqBB9.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/141000/140808/jardines-de-ponce-chart-br8Rdz8.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jardines De Ponce's ranking?
Jardines De Ponce is ranked #671 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Jardines De Ponce?
341 students attend Jardines De Ponce.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jardines De Ponce students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jardines De Ponce?
Jardines De Ponce has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jardines De Ponce offer ?
Jardines De Ponce offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jardines De Ponce part of?
Jardines De Ponce is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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