Serving 519 students in grades 9-12, Superior Jardines De Ponce 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 15:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (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
Superior Jardines De Ponce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Superior Jardines De Ponce's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Superior Jardines De Ponce 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 Superior Jardines De Ponce 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
15:1
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
70-74%
74%
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 Superior Jardines De Ponce's ranking?
Superior Jardines De Ponce is ranked #624 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Superior Jardines De Ponce often compared to?
Superior Jardines De Ponceis often viewed alongside schools like Antonio Paoli Ponce by visitors of our site.
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 Superior Jardines De Ponce?
The graduation rate of Superior Jardines De Ponce is 70-74%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Superior Jardines De Ponce?
519 students attend Superior Jardines De Ponce.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Superior Jardines De Ponce students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Superior Jardines De Ponce?
Superior Jardines De Ponce has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Superior Jardines De Ponce offer ?
Superior Jardines De Ponce offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Superior Jardines De Ponce part of?
Superior Jardines De Ponce is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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