Very Good
#319 of 842 schools in PR
Top 38% in state
Josefina Boya Leon
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 464, Ponce, PR 00715
Enrollment
229
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
229
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#319 of 842
In Ponce
#16 of 38
public schools
In district
#319 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic performance
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Josefina Boya Leon
Josefina Boya Leon is a public elementary school in Ponce, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Josefina Boya Leon serves approximately 229 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Josefina Boya Leon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Josefina Boya Leon show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
Score Breakdown
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Josefina Boya Leon — Students at Josefina Boya Leon score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.8%
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: 6.2/10.
How Josefina Boya Leon Compares
See how Josefina Boya Leon performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 464, Ponce, PR 00715
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Josefina Boya Leon may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HERMINIA GARCIA (rated 8.8/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JUAN CUEVAS ABOY (rated 8.7/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ABRAHAM LINCOLN PONCE (rated 8.6/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ponce, see our Ponce schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RAMON MARIN Ponce | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| ANDRES GRILLASCA SALAS Ponce | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI PONCE Ponce | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| ISMAEL MALDONADO LUGARO Ponce | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| RODULFO DEL VALLE Ponce | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| DR. RAFAEL PUJALS Ponce | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| PONCE HIGH SCHOOL Ponce | 1.7 mi | 4.9 |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN PONCE Ponce | 1.7 mi | 8.6 |
| MANUEL GONZALEZ PATO Ponce | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| SANTA TERESITA Ponce | 2.0 mi | 8.2 |
| HEMETERIO COLON Ponce | 2.0 mi | 5.9 |
| JARDINES DE PONCE Ponce | 2.2 mi | 5.2 |
| HERMINIA GARCIA Ponce | 2.2 mi | 8.8 |
| SUPERIOR JARDINES DE PONCE Ponce | 2.2 mi | 5.1 |
| DR. JOSE CELSO BARBOSA PONCE Ponce | 2.3 mi | 7.1 |
| ANGELA CORDERO BERNARD Ponce | 2.6 mi | 7.2 |
| JUAN CUEVAS ABOY Ponce | 2.6 mi | 8.7 |
| SOR ISOLINA FERRE Ponce | 2.7 mi | 5.2 |
| ANTONIO PAOLI PONCE Ponce | 2.8 mi | 3.5 |
| DR. PILA Ponce | 2.8 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00715 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$15,743
Median Home Value
$80,000
Median Rent
$671/mo
Population
2,003
College Educated
12.2%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty Rate
66.4%
Median Age
54.6
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| GENARO BOU Corozal, PR | 7.0 |
| INOCENCIO MONTERO Utuado, PR | 7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Josefina Boya Leon
What grades does Josefina Boya Leon serve?
Josefina Boya Leon serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Josefina Boya Leon?
Josefina Boya Leon has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Josefina Boya Leon?
The student-teacher ratio at Josefina Boya Leon is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Josefina Boya Leon rank in PR?
Josefina Boya Leon ranks #319 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Josefina Boya Leon's MySchoolScout rating?
Josefina Boya Leon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Josefina Boya Leon?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Josefina Boya Leon has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Josefina Boya Leon a charter school?
No, Josefina Boya Leon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Josefina Boya Leon a Title I school?
No, Josefina Boya Leon is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Josefina Boya Leon?
90.8% of students at Josefina Boya Leon qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ponce Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (787) 840-3770
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #319 of 842
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