Serving 173 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pepita Garriga ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pepita Garriga ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pepita Garriga's student population of 173 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pepita Garriga ranks within the top 10% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pepita Garriga 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
#43 out of 839 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
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 Pepita Garriga's ranking?
Pepita Garriga is ranked #43 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Pepita Garriga?
173 students attend Pepita Garriga.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pepita Garriga students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pepita Garriga?
Pepita Garriga has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Pepita Garriga offer ?
Pepita Garriga offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pepita Garriga part of?
Pepita Garriga is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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