Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Summary:

Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, with an enrollment of 885 students that is predominantly Hispanic (76.38%).

Despite its diverse student population, Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of New Jersey elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 16.7% in 3rd grade English Language Arts to 34.7% in 8th grade Mathematics. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.1% in 2018-2019 to 13.0% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that it may face additional challenges in supporting its student population.

However, the school's strengths in supporting specific student subgroups, such as its African American and English Language Learner students, indicate that it may be able to leverage these successes to improve overall academic outcomes. Additionally, the analysis of nearby schools reveals that Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 is surrounded by other low-performing schools within the Elizabeth Public Schools district, suggesting that a more comprehensive, district-wide approach may be necessary to address the underlying issues and improve educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 505 -517 Morris Avenue
       Elizabeth, NJ  07208


(908) 436-3900

District: Elizabeth Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1099th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,896 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  885

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.4%
African American:
16.2%
White:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80% Help


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Compare Details Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 ranks worse than 81.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 14th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Elizabeth Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 ranks worse than 69.1% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.4%), African American (16.2%), White (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 is 12.8, which is the 10th best among 24 elementary schools in the Elizabeth Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 employs 69 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 is $8,896. 19 elementary schools in the Elizabeth Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 1099th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 517th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 in the ranking list.)

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Elizabeth Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elizabeth Public Schools 508th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 23.48 1134th 1354 16.2%
2011 33.06 1031st 1360 24.2%
2012 24.24 1109th 1363 18.6%
2013 27.40 1075th 1367 21.4%
2014 27.39 1077th 1363 21.0%
2015 24.39 1045th 1357 23.0%
2016 18.19 1132nd 1346 15.9%
2017 14.37 1168th 1352 13.6%
2018 16.47 1152nd 1353 14.9%
2019 21.79 1103rd 1360 18.9%
2021 11.92 1172nd 1317 11.0%
2022 19.63 1082nd 1345 19.6%
2023 19.35 1099th 1342 18.1%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.56 199th 434 54.1%
2019 46.25 211th 463 54.4%
2021 30.87 300th 411 27.0%
2022 47.90 195th 489 60.1%
2023 42.13 243rd 499 51.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.08 601st 1001 40.0%
2019 31.87 623rd 1007 38.1%
2021 17.18 759th 868 12.6%
2022 35.02 552nd 949 41.8%
2023 53.38 358th 958 62.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.10 699th 942 25.8%
2019 43.45 502nd 948 47.0%
2021 31.89 599th 839 28.6%
2022 43.47 456th 863 47.2%
2023 44.50 469th 910 48.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.85 1099th 1333 17.6%
2019 24.48 1043rd 1331 21.6%
2021 10.63 1198th 1290 7.1%
2022 18.98 1070th 1326 19.3%
2023 20.24 1041st 1318 21.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.54 1137th 1334 14.8%
2019 20.71 1070th 1335 19.9%
2021 16.13 1076th 1297 17.0%
2022 21.94 1015th 1324 23.3%
2023 21.39 1026th 1315 22.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.29 314th 517 39.3%
2019 35.39 365th 522 30.1%
2021 63.22 109th 456 76.1%
2022 50.18 233rd 494 52.8%
2023 60.14 160th 463 65.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.04 601st 870 30.9%
2019 36.83 565th 899 37.2%
2021 23.13 770th 896 14.1%
2022 32.61 633rd 953 33.6%
2023 33.54 639th 982 34.9%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.13 809th 1022 20.8%
2019 38.50 669th 1023 34.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 26.68 532nd 677 21.4%
2011 39.03 484th 684 29.2%
2012 35.34 503rd 677 25.7%
2013 28.53 536th 704 23.9%
2014 29.45 532nd 717 25.8%
2015 15.99 606th 713 15.0%
2016 24.97 549th 713 23.0%
2017 25.46 530th 712 25.6%
2018 28.90 531st 716 25.8%
2019 32.45 512th 745 31.3%
2021 16.82 537th 652 17.6%
2022 31.78 497th 745 33.3%
2023 29.91 517th 748 30.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.56 46th 202 77.2%
2019 52.98 81st 227 64.3%
2021 39.88 107th 197 45.7%
2022 68.71 43rd 270 84.1%
2023 61.98 63rd 288 78.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.52 276th 471 41.4%
2019 50.34 200th 492 59.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.79 176th 522 66.3%
2019 53.67 205th 541 62.1%
2021 33.66 313th 467 33.0%
2022 63.65 100th 549 81.8%
2023 55.95 172nd 568 69.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.22 434th 680 36.2%
2019 34.26 485th 703 31.0%
2021 23.09 469th 625 25.0%
2022 41.29 403rd 726 44.5%
2023 30.85 480th 720 33.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.25 480th 675 28.9%
2019 38.48 439th 697 37.0%
2021 15.26 539th 635 15.1%
2022 35.49 455th 730 37.7%
2023 38.54 412th 718 42.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.55 111th 326 66.0%
2019 38.27 200th 326 38.7%
2021 78.63 32nd 291 89.0%
2022 70.79 61st 356 82.9%
2023 61.95 95th 361 73.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.01 225th 504 55.4%
2019 51.25 245th 524 53.2%
2021 25.90 381st 480 20.6%
2022 51.26 234th 591 60.4%
2023 47.07 270th 587 54.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 56 180 16 644 0 0 0 0 896
2010 53 177 14 629 0 0 0 0 873
2011 59 210 17 722 0 3 0 0 1011
2012 59 198 17 757 0 1 0 0 1032
2013 59 196 17 758 0 1 0 0 1031
2014 66 169 15 727 0 2 0 0 979
2015 61 181 17 729 0 0 0 0 988
2016 57 197 12 754 0 0 0 0 1020
2017 63 205 13 744 0 1 0 0 1026
2018 54 184 12 755 0 1 0 0 1006
2019 54 192 12 712 0 0 1 0 971
2020 53 173 14 711 0 0 3 0 954
2021 41 159 19 685 0 1 1 0 906
2022 41 148 17 621 1 1 1 1 831
2023 43 143 20 676 1 1 0 1 885

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 896 72.4 10.8 78.6
2010 873 70.0 12.4 86.1
2011 1011 69.0 14.6 88.5
2012 1032 77.0 13.4 89.6
2013 1031 69.0 14.9 91
2014 979 72.0 13.5 84.1
2015 988 63.0 15.6 82.3
2016 1020 65.0 15.6 85.9
2017 1026 73.0 14.0 83.1
2018 1006 70.0 14.3 78.7
2019 971 70.5 13.7 77.9
2020 954 71.5 13.3 76.5
2021 906 69.5 13.0 68.7
2022 831 65.0 12.7 72
2023 885 69.0 12.8 80

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 896 72.4 10.8 78.6
2010 873 70.0 12.4 86.1
2011 1011 69.0 14.6 88.5
2012 1032 77.0 13.4 89.6
2013 1031 69.0 14.9 91
2014 979 72.0 13.5 84.1
2015 988 63.0 15.6 82.3
2016 1020 65.0 15.6 85.9
2017 1026 73.0 14.0 83.1
2018 1006 70.0 14.3 78.7
2019 971 70.5 13.7 77.9
2020 954 71.5 13.3 76.5
2021 906 69.5 13.0 68.7
2022 831 65.0 12.7 72
2023 885 69.0 12.8 80

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $228 (2.6%) $8,668 (97.4%) $8,896

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1103rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1099th of 1342 Elementary schools
 0.8%
Ranks 512th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 517th of 748 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27)21.116.7
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth Public Schools)38.727
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27)35.523.1
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Public Schools)4133.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27)40.735.5
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth Public Schools)49.936.6
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27)23.231
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Public Schools)35.627.4
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27)52.533.3
 19.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth Public Schools)53.244.4
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27)26.316
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Public Schools)35.229.2
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27)5035.1
 14.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth Public Schools)51.443.7
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27)15.813.5
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Public Schools)22.220.6
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27)58.150
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth Public Schools)61.853.8
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27)14.317.3
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Public Schools)19.616.5
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27)77.567.1
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Elizabeth Public Schools)60.352
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Algebra I (Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27)47.434.7
 12.7%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Elizabeth Public Schools)20.514.5
 6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27)47.434.7
 12.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Elizabeth Public Schools)25.918.7
 7.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students971885
 8.9%
African American192143
 25.5%
American Indian01
Asian1220
 66.7%
Hispanic712676
 5.1%
Pacific Islander01
White5443
 20.4%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.9%80%
 2.1%


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Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 ranks in the bottom 18.1% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 are 76% Hispanic, 16% African American, 5% White, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 885 students attended Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27.


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