Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, University Gardens (Especializada) ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher 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: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 5% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Gardens (Especializada) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
University Gardens (Especializada)'s student population of 525 students has grown by 13% 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
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Gardens (Especializada) ranks within the top 5% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Gardens (Especializada) 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
#34 out of 839 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
1%
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
90-94%
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 University Gardens (Especializada)'s ranking?
University Gardens (Especializada) is ranked #34 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are University Gardens (Especializada) often compared to?
University Gardens (Especializada)is often viewed alongside schools like Central De Artes Visuales (Especializada), Ernesto Ramos Antonini (Musica) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Gardens (Especializada)?
The graduation rate of University Gardens (Especializada) is 90-94%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend University Gardens (Especializada)?
525 students attend University Gardens (Especializada).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of University Gardens (Especializada) students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Gardens (Especializada)?
University Gardens (Especializada) has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does University Gardens (Especializada) offer ?
University Gardens (Especializada) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University Gardens (Especializada) part of?
University Gardens (Especializada) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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