Julia Cordero Negron (Closed 2023)

Carr 132 Km - 21 4 Bo Pastillo
Ponce, PR 00733
Serving 147 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Julia Cordero Negron 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
15-19%
35%
(17-18)
6-9%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
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
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Julia Cordero Negron?
147 students attend Julia Cordero Negron.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Julia Cordero Negron students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Julia Cordero Negron?
Julia Cordero Negron has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Julia Cordero Negron offer ?
Julia Cordero Negron offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Julia Cordero Negron part of?

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