Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Julia De Burgos 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
80%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Julia De Burgos?
217 students attend Julia De Burgos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Julia De Burgos students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia De Burgos?
Julia De Burgos has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Julia De Burgos offer ?
Julia De Burgos offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Julia De Burgos part of?
Julia De Burgos is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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