Serving 526 students in grades 9-12, Venus Gardens 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 16:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 30% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Venus Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Venus Gardens's student population of 526 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Venus Gardens 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 Venus Gardens 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#595 out of 836 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
75%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venus Gardens's ranking?
Venus Gardens 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 Venus Gardens?
The graduation rate of Venus Gardens is 80-84%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 75%.
How many students attend Venus Gardens?
526 students attend Venus Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Venus Gardens students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Venus Gardens?
Venus Gardens has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Venus Gardens offer ?
Venus Gardens offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Venus Gardens part of?
Venus Gardens is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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