Excellent
#59 of 842 schools in PR
Top 7% in state
University Gardens
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 57 points above what's typical for similar communities.
URB UNIVERSITY GARDENS, San Juan, PR 00928
- Math 92% proficient (2018)
- Reading 98% proficient (2018)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University Gardens score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2015, reaching 95% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 98% (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
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Pares CollazoEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Juan Jose OsunaEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Trina Padilla De Sanz San JuanEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Lcdo. Guillermo Atiles MoreauEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 122 | Compare → |
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
- #59 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
University Gardens is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Gardens
University Gardens is a public high school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 477 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Gardens
What grades does University Gardens serve?
University Gardens serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend University Gardens?
University Gardens has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Gardens?
The student-teacher ratio at University Gardens is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Gardens rank in PR?
University Gardens ranks #59 of 842 schools in PR.
What is University Gardens's MySchoolScout rating?
University Gardens has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 University Gardens?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Gardens has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is University Gardens a charter school?
No, University Gardens is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University Gardens a Title I school?
No, University Gardens is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Gardens?
91.2% of students at University Gardens 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Juan Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (787) 764-8635
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
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.
- 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
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