Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Francisco Garcia Boyrie 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 11% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than 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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francisco Garcia Boyrie ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Francisco Garcia Boyrie's student population of 323 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Francisco Garcia Boyrie ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francisco Garcia Boyrie 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francisco Garcia Boyrie's ranking?
Francisco Garcia Boyrie is ranked #753 out of 839 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Francisco Garcia Boyrie?
323 students attend Francisco Garcia Boyrie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Francisco Garcia Boyrie students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francisco Garcia Boyrie?
Francisco Garcia Boyrie has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Francisco Garcia Boyrie offer ?
Francisco Garcia Boyrie offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Francisco Garcia Boyrie part of?
Francisco Garcia Boyrie is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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