Josefina Boya Leon
Tel:
(787) 840-3770
Josefina Boya Leon serves 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Josefina Boya Leon placed in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Josefina Boya Leon places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Josefina Boya Leon's student population of 314 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 314 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Josefina Boya Leon is ranked within the top 50% 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 Josefina Boya Leon 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 | #351 out of 1086 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 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 |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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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 Josefina Boya Leon is Bethzaida Velazquez Superior (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dr. Rafael Pujals (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Andres Grillasca Salas (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ponce Andres Grillasca Salas Grades: K-5 | 245 students
2.6 miles
Ave Las Americas Urb Constanci
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(787) 842-6414 2.6 K-5 245 - Ponce Ramon Marin Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 176 students
2.6 miles
Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371 2.6 Inquire with school 176 - Ponce Rodulfo Del Valle Grades: K-5 | 287 students
2.9 miles
Ave Tito Castro Carr. 14
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-1265 2.9 K-5 287 - Ponce Bethzaida Velazquez Superior Grades: 9-12 | 345 students
3.0 miles
Urb Las Delicias 100 Calle Flo
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 284-1080 3.0 9-12 345 - Ponce Abraham Lincoln Grades: K-5 | 248 students
3.1 miles
46 Calle Campeche Bda Belgica
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-0117 3.1 K-5 248
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