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#787 of 842 schools in PR

Gabriela Mistral San Juan

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

901 AVE DE DIEGO, San Juan, PR 00928

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2018)
  • 42.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate42%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
Chronic Absenteeism99.1%

Students at Gabriela Mistral San Juan score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency3%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 5 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gabriela Mistral San Juan sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable

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Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Centro Eugenio Maria De HostosEnrollment path unverified3.29–120.7 mi142Compare →
Evaristo Rivera ChevremontEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–90.7 mi186Compare →
Pedro C. Timothee AnexoEnrollment path unverified6.36–121.0 mi86Compare →
Trina Padilla De Sanz San JuanEnrollment path unverified7.69–121.2 mi459Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#787 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gabriela Mistral San Juan is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gabriela Mistral San Juan

Gabriela Mistral San Juan is a public high school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 331 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #787 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gabriela Mistral San Juan

What grades does Gabriela Mistral San Juan serve?

Gabriela Mistral San Juan serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Gabriela Mistral San Juan?

Gabriela Mistral San Juan has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gabriela Mistral San Juan?

The student-teacher ratio at Gabriela Mistral San Juan is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gabriela Mistral San Juan rank in PR?

Gabriela Mistral San Juan ranks #787 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Gabriela Mistral San Juan's MySchoolScout rating?

Gabriela Mistral San Juan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Gabriela Mistral San Juan?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gabriela Mistral San Juan has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Gabriela Mistral San Juan a charter school?

No, Gabriela Mistral San Juan is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gabriela Mistral San Juan a Title I school?

No, Gabriela Mistral San Juan is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gabriela Mistral San Juan?

90.9% of students at Gabriela Mistral San Juan qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Juan Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
99.1%
4-Year Graduation
42.0%
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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