Serving 633 students in grades 9-12, Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana)'s student population of 633 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) 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 Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) 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
#624 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
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
65-69%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana)'s ranking?
Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) is ranked #624 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana)?
The graduation rate of Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) is 65-69%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana)?
633 students attend Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana)?
Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) offer ?
Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) part of?
Josefa Velez Bauza (Superior Urbana) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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