Jose Gualberto Padilla (Closed 2023)

Carr 1 Km 6 Hm 8 Bo Pasto Viej
Cayey, PR 00736
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 53 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jose Gualberto Padilla ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
≥80%
35%
(17-18)
≥80%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose Gualberto Padilla?
53 students attend Jose Gualberto Padilla.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jose Gualberto Padilla students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jose Gualberto Padilla?
Jose Gualberto Padilla has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose Gualberto Padilla offer ?
Jose Gualberto Padilla offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jose Gualberto Padilla part of?
Jose Gualberto Padilla is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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