University Gardens (especializada)
Tel:
(787) 764-8635
University Gardens (especializada) serves 566 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (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 ≥95% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
University Gardens (especializada) placed in the top 1% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
University Gardens (especializada) places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
University Gardens (especializada)'s student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 566 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
University Gardens (especializada) is ranked within the top 1% 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 University Gardens (especializada) 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 | #1 out of 1086 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 79% |
| 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 University Gardens (especializada) is Juan Jose Osuna (espsecializada) (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Evaristo Rivera Chevremont (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ana Roque De Duprey (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Juan Ana Roque De Duprey Grades: K-5 | 135 students
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Carr 21 Km 3 Hm 4 Bo Monacillo
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 782-7002 0.0 K-5 135 - San Juan Dr. Antonio S. Pedreira (especializada) Grades: K-5 | 291 students
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Calle Angel Esq Andorra Urb Pu
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 782-1030 0.0 K-5 291 - San Juan Eleonor Roosevelt Grades: K-5 | 253 students
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Calle Antilinnin Urb Roosevelt
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 763-4518 0.0 K-5 253 - San Juan Emilio Del Toro Cuevas Grades: K-5 | 131 students
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Calle Chile #1esq Quisquella H
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 753-0384 0.0 K-5 131 - San Juan Evaristo Rivera Chevremont Grades: K-8 | 350 students
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Calle 58 Esq 17 Res Vista Herm
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 792-0255 0.0 K-8 350
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