Needs Improvement
#798 of 842 schools in PR
Antonio Paoli Ponce
Middle School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 6960, Ponce, PR 00731
Enrollment
81
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
3.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
81
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
3.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#798 of 842
In Ponce
#38 of 38
public schools
In district
#798 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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About Antonio Paoli Ponce
Antonio Paoli Ponce is a public middle school in Ponce, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Antonio Paoli Ponce serves approximately 81 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Antonio Paoli Ponce has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #798 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Antonio Paoli Ponce show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.7
- PR avg 4.7
What Parents Should Know
At 81 students, Antonio Paoli Ponce is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9:1 students to teachers, Antonio Paoli Ponce sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
58% of students at Antonio Paoli Ponce were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Antonio Paoli Ponce — Students at Antonio Paoli Ponce score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.
How Antonio Paoli Ponce Compares
See how Antonio Paoli Ponce performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 6960, Ponce, PR 00731
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Antonio Paoli Ponce may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. HEMETERIO COLON (rated 5.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DR. RAFAEL PUJALS (rated 5.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EUGENIO LE COMPTE BENITEZ (rated 5.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ponce, see our Ponce schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JAIME L. DREW Ponce | 0.2 mi | 7.9 |
| DR. PILA Ponce | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| EDUARDO NEUMANN GANDIA Ponce | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| DR. JOSE CELSO BARBOSA PONCE Ponce | 0.5 mi | 7.1 |
| BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARD Ponce | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| LIBRADO NET Ponce | 0.7 mi | 9.1 |
| JUAN CUEVAS ABOY Ponce | 0.9 mi | 8.7 |
| HEMETERIO COLON Ponce | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| PONCE HIGH SCHOOL Ponce | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| JULIO ALVARADO TRICOCHE Ponce | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| DR. RAFAEL PUJALS Ponce | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN PONCE Ponce | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| EUGENIO LE COMPTE BENITEZ Ponce | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
| ISMAEL MALDONADO LUGARO Ponce | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| LUCY GRILLASCA Ponce | 1.7 mi | 4.7 |
| ANDRES GRILLASCA SALAS Ponce | 1.7 mi | 4.4 |
| RAMON MARIN Ponce | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| RODULFO DEL VALLE Ponce | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| SANTA TERESITA Ponce | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| CARMEN SOLA DE PEDREIRA Ponce | 1.8 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00731 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$16,917
Median Home Value
$86,800
Median Rent
$426/mo
Population
10,221
College Educated
22.1%
Homeownership
79.4%
Avg Commute
26.6 min
Poverty Rate
56.4%
Median Age
47.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Coamo, PR | 3.8 |
| ROSA COSTA VALDIVIESO Yabucoa, PR | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Antonio Paoli Ponce
What grades does Antonio Paoli Ponce serve?
Antonio Paoli Ponce serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Antonio Paoli Ponce?
Antonio Paoli Ponce has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Antonio Paoli Ponce?
The student-teacher ratio at Antonio Paoli Ponce is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Antonio Paoli Ponce rank in PR?
Antonio Paoli Ponce ranks #798 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Antonio Paoli Ponce's MySchoolScout rating?
Antonio Paoli Ponce has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Antonio Paoli Ponce?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Antonio Paoli Ponce has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Antonio Paoli Ponce a charter school?
No, Antonio Paoli Ponce is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Antonio Paoli Ponce a Title I school?
No, Antonio Paoli Ponce is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Antonio Paoli Ponce?
90.1% of students at Antonio Paoli Ponce qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 73 Very Walkable
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ponce Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.0%
- Phone
- (787) 844-0615
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #798 of 842
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