Serving 181 students in grades 6-8, Manuel Gonzalez Pato ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
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Manuel Gonzalez Pato ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Manuel Gonzalez Pato's student population of 181 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Manuel Gonzalez Pato ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manuel Gonzalez Pato is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
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Manuel Gonzalez Pato is ranked #426 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Manuel Gonzalez Pato?
181 students attend Manuel Gonzalez Pato.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Manuel Gonzalez Pato students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manuel Gonzalez Pato?
Manuel Gonzalez Pato has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Manuel Gonzalez Pato offer ?
Manuel Gonzalez Pato offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Manuel Gonzalez Pato part of?
Manuel Gonzalez Pato is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Manuel Gonzalez Pato located?
Manuel Gonzalez Pato is located in the Fagot neighborhood of Ponce, PR. There are 1 other public schools located in Fagot.
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