Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Juan A. Sanchez Davila 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower 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-5
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juan A. Sanchez Davila ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Juan A. Sanchez Davila's student population of 199 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Juan A. Sanchez Davila 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 Juan A. Sanchez Davila 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
#674 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
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
84%
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 Juan A. Sanchez Davila's ranking?
Juan A. Sanchez Davila is ranked #674 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Juan A. Sanchez Davila?
199 students attend Juan A. Sanchez Davila.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Juan A. Sanchez Davila students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juan A. Sanchez Davila?
Juan A. Sanchez Davila has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Juan A. Sanchez Davila offer ?
Juan A. Sanchez Davila offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Juan A. Sanchez Davila part of?
Juan A. Sanchez Davila is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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