University Gardens (Especializada)

Ave Palma Real Y Fordham
San Juan, PR 00928
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 587 students in grades 9-12, University Gardens (Especializada) ranks in the top 1% 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 90-94% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : 90-94% (Top 5% in PR)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University Gardens (Especializada) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

University Gardens (Especializada)'s student population of 587 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
587 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

University Gardens (Especializada) ranks within the top 1% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Gardens (Especializada) is 0.02, which is more 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)
#5 out of 836 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart display the overall school rank of University Gardens (Especializada), with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
90-94%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of University Gardens (Especializada) 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)
≥95%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of University Gardens (Especializada) 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
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
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Hispanic
99%
100%
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Black
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White
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
90-94%
75%
This chart display graduation rate of University Gardens (Especializada) and public school graduation rate of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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 University Gardens (Especializada) 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 University Gardens (Especializada) 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 University Gardens (Especializada)'s ranking?
University Gardens (Especializada) is ranked #5 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are University Gardens (Especializada) often compared to?
University Gardens (Especializada)is often viewed alongside schools like Central Artes Visuales (Especializada), Ernesto Ramos Antonini (Musica) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Gardens (Especializada)?
The graduation rate of University Gardens (Especializada) is 90-94%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 75%.
How many students attend University Gardens (Especializada)?
587 students attend University Gardens (Especializada).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of University Gardens (Especializada) students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Gardens (Especializada)?
University Gardens (Especializada) has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does University Gardens (Especializada) offer ?
University Gardens (Especializada) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University Gardens (Especializada) part of?
University Gardens (Especializada) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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