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#124 of 842 schools in PR

Top 15% in state

Julian E. Blanco - Ballet

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

ESQ ESTRELLA PDA 22, San Juan, PR 00907

  • Math 67% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2018)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+3.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
AP Participation13.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.1:1

Students at Julian E. Blanco - Ballet score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency67%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2015, reaching 75% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
17%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 76% (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

90.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Julian E. Blanco - Ballet 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 88Very Walkable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$42,116

Median home value

$323,600

Median rent

$1,020/mo

College educated

61.4%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

24.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00907; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
13.5% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Central De Artes VisualesEnrollment path unverified7.66–120.3 mi560Compare →
Padre RufoEnrollment path unverified7.86–120.3 mi258Compare →
Rafael Maria De LabraEnrollment path unverified3.87–120.6 mi218Compare →
Dr. Facundo BuesoEnrollment path unverified3.86–120.8 mi434Compare →

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

Julian E. Blanco - Ballet is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Julian E. Blanco - Ballet

Julian E. Blanco - Ballet is a public high school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 74 students in grades 5th-12th with a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 842 schools in PR.

State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Julian E. Blanco - Ballet

What grades does Julian E. Blanco - Ballet serve?

Julian E. Blanco - Ballet serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Julian E. Blanco - Ballet?

Julian E. Blanco - Ballet has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Julian E. Blanco - Ballet?

The student-teacher ratio at Julian E. Blanco - Ballet is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Julian E. Blanco - Ballet rank in PR?

Julian E. Blanco - Ballet ranks #124 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Julian E. Blanco - Ballet's MySchoolScout rating?

Julian E. Blanco - Ballet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Julian E. Blanco - Ballet?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Julian E. Blanco - Ballet has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Julian E. Blanco - Ballet a charter school?

No, Julian E. Blanco - Ballet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Julian E. Blanco - Ballet a Title I school?

No, Julian E. Blanco - Ballet is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Julian E. Blanco - Ballet?

90.5% of students at Julian E. Blanco - Ballet 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
5th – 12th
Enrollment
74
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Juan Municipio
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 00907)
15,911
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
52.6
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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00907; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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