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Santa Teresita

Calle 23 Urb Santa Teresita
Ponce, PR 00731
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Santa Teresita ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in PR
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Santa Teresita ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Santa Teresita's student population of 253 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Santa Teresita 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 Santa Teresita 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.
This School
State Level (PR)
#502 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Santa Teresita, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Teresita and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Teresita and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Santa Teresita and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Santa Teresita and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Santa Teresita.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
0.02
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Teresita and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Teresita and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Teresita's ranking?
Santa Teresita is ranked #502 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Santa Teresita?
253 students attend Santa Teresita.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Santa Teresita students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Teresita?
Santa Teresita has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Santa Teresita offer ?
Santa Teresita offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Santa Teresita part of?
In what neighborhood is Santa Teresita located?
Santa Teresita is located in the Fagot neighborhood of Ponce, PR. There are 1 other public schools located in Fagot.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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