Jorge Washington Ii (Closed 2023)

Calle Hostos Esq. Retiro
Guayama, PR 00784
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jorge Washington Ii ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
90-94%
35%
(17-18)
75-79%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
14%
School Statewide Testing
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Jorge Washington Ii?
184 students attend Jorge Washington Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jorge Washington Ii students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jorge Washington Ii?
Jorge Washington Ii has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jorge Washington Ii offer ?
Jorge Washington Ii offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jorge Washington Ii part of?

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