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#129 of 842 schools in PR

Top 15% in state

Papa Juan Xxiii

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Bayamon, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 4103 BAYAMON BRANCH, Bayamon, PR 00959

  • Math 24% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 73% proficient (2018)
  • 82.0% 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 Data8
Annual Change+3.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation25.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism7.9%

Students at Papa Juan Xxiii score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency24%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency73%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 37 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 8 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)

Based on 16 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Papa Juan Xxiii 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 57Somewhat Walkable

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

Median income

$31,400

Median home value

$149,700

Median rent

$666/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

34.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00959; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
25.2% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia AlianzaCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–90.7 mi247Compare →
Ludovico CostosoEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–120.8 mi88Compare →
Cacique AgueybanaEnrollment path unverified7.96–120.9 mi477Compare →
Dr. Agustin StahlEnrollment path unverified5.08–121.1 mi338Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

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

About Papa Juan Xxiii

Papa Juan Xxiii is a public high school in Bayamon, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 420 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Papa Juan Xxiii

What grades does Papa Juan Xxiii serve?

Papa Juan Xxiii serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Papa Juan Xxiii?

Papa Juan Xxiii has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Papa Juan Xxiii?

The student-teacher ratio at Papa Juan Xxiii is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Papa Juan Xxiii rank in PR?

Papa Juan Xxiii ranks #129 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Papa Juan Xxiii's MySchoolScout rating?

Papa Juan Xxiii 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 Papa Juan Xxiii?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Papa Juan Xxiii has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Papa Juan Xxiii a charter school?

No, Papa Juan Xxiii is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Papa Juan Xxiii a Title I school?

No, Papa Juan Xxiii is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Papa Juan Xxiii?

91.2% of students at Papa Juan Xxiii 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
420
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Bayamón Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.9%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 00959)
46,409
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
44.8
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 00959; 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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