Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana)

Carr 132 Bo Cotto
Penuelas, PR 00624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 663 students in grades 9-12, Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 663 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : 75-79% (Top 50% in PR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

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School Overview

Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana)'s student population of 663 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
663 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PR)
#555 out of 836 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
15-19%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
35-39%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
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Black
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
75-79%
75%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana)'s ranking?
Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) is ranked #555 out of 836 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana)?
The graduation rate of Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) is 75-79%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 75%.
How many students attend Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana)?
663 students attend Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana)?
Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) offer ?
Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) part of?
Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 663 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : 75-79% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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