Tomas C. Ongay

Urb Industrial Minillas Carr 1
Bayamon, PR 00956
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 766 students in grades 9-12, Tomas C. Ongay 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : 80-84% (Top 30% in PR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tomas C. Ongay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

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School Overview

Tomas C. Ongay's student population of 766 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
766 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Tomas C. Ongay 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 Tomas C. Ongay 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
This School
State Level (PR)
#595 out of 836 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Tomas C. Ongay, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
≤5%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tomas C. Ongay 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)
40-44%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tomas C. Ongay 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
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
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Black
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White
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n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
80-84%
75%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tomas C. Ongay and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tomas C. Ongay 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 Tomas C. Ongay's ranking?
Tomas C. Ongay is ranked #595 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tomas C. Ongay?
The graduation rate of Tomas C. Ongay is 80-84%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 75%.
How many students attend Tomas C. Ongay?
766 students attend Tomas C. Ongay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tomas C. Ongay students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomas C. Ongay?
Tomas C. Ongay has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tomas C. Ongay offer ?
Tomas C. Ongay offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tomas C. Ongay part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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