Excellent
#74 of 842 schools in PR
Top 9% in state
Herminia Garcia
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Ponce, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9 CALLE E, Ponce, PR 00733
- Math 71% proficient (2018)
- Reading 80% proficient (2018)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herminia Garcia score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 20 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 76% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 73% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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| Santa TeresitaEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 242 | Compare → |
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| Rodulfo Del ValleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 209 | Compare → |
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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
- #74 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herminia Garcia is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herminia Garcia
Herminia Garcia is a public elementary school in Ponce, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 474 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herminia Garcia
What grades does Herminia Garcia serve?
Herminia Garcia serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Herminia Garcia?
Herminia Garcia has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herminia Garcia?
The student-teacher ratio at Herminia Garcia is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herminia Garcia rank in PR?
Herminia Garcia ranks #74 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Herminia Garcia's MySchoolScout rating?
Herminia Garcia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Herminia Garcia?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herminia Garcia has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Herminia Garcia a charter school?
No, Herminia Garcia is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herminia Garcia a Title I school?
No, Herminia Garcia is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herminia Garcia?
91.1% of students at Herminia Garcia 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ponce Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (787) 840-6455
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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