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Dr. Jose N. Gandara vs. Rafael Pont Flores

Should you attend Dr. Jose N. Gandara or Rafael Pont Flores? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dr. Jose N. Gandara
315 Calle Degetau Sur
Aibonito, PR 00705
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rafael Pont Flores
Calle Ruiz Rivera Final Sector
Aibonito, PR 00705
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Dr. Jose N. Gandara ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Rafael Pont Flores ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 426 students in grades 9-12, Dr. Jose N. Gandara 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rafael Pont Flores ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
426 students
458 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr. Jose N. Gandara over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rafael Pont Flores over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr. Jose N. Gandara.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rafael Pont Flores.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr. Jose N. Gandara over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rafael Pont Flores over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Jose N. Gandara with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and the state of Puerto Rico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rafael Pont Flores with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and the state of Puerto Rico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#468 out of 839 schools in PR
(Bottom 50%)
#148 out of 839 schools in PR
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr. Jose N. Gandara, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rafael Pont Flores, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in PR)
43%
(Top 30% in PR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Jose N. Gandara who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rafael Pont Flores who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in PR)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 20% in PR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Jose N. Gandara who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rafael Pont Flores who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PR)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in PR)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(21-22 School Year Data)
≥80%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dr. Jose N. Gandara with the average graduation rate observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rafael Pont Flores with the average graduation rate observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dr. Jose N. Gandara by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rafael Pont Flores by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
17
Grade 1 Students
-
25
Grade 2 Students
-
25
Grade 3 Students
-
22
Grade 4 Students
-
22
Grade 5 Students
-
24
Grade 6 Students
-
78
Grade 7 Students
-
77
Grade 8 Students
-
73
Grade 9 Students
98
26
Grade 10 Students
130
29
Grade 11 Students
89
18
Grade 12 Students
102
22
Ungraded Students
7
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr. Jose N. Gandara, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and in Puerto Rico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rafael Pont Flores, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and in Puerto Rico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.00
0.00

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
84%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr. Jose N. Gandara, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rafael Pont Flores, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr. Jose N. Gandara, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rafael Pont Flores, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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