Excellent
#134 of 842 schools in PR
Top 16% in state
Juanita Garcia Peraza
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
URB FLORAL PARK, San Juan, PR 00928
- Math 77% proficient (2018)
- Reading 77% proficient (2018)
- 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Juanita Garcia Peraza score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2015, to 77% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 84% (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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| Rafael Hernandez San JuanEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 208 | 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
- #134 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Juanita Garcia Peraza is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Juanita Garcia Peraza
Juanita Garcia Peraza is a public elementary school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Juanita Garcia Peraza
What grades does Juanita Garcia Peraza serve?
Juanita Garcia Peraza serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Juanita Garcia Peraza?
Juanita Garcia Peraza has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juanita Garcia Peraza?
The student-teacher ratio at Juanita Garcia Peraza is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juanita Garcia Peraza rank in PR?
Juanita Garcia Peraza ranks #134 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Juanita Garcia Peraza's MySchoolScout rating?
Juanita Garcia Peraza has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Juanita Garcia Peraza?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juanita Garcia Peraza has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Juanita Garcia Peraza a charter school?
No, Juanita Garcia Peraza is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juanita Garcia Peraza a Title I school?
No, Juanita Garcia Peraza is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juanita Garcia Peraza?
91.1% of students at Juanita Garcia Peraza 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
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Juan Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.2%
- Phone
- (787) 763-8272
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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