Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr Jose Celso Barbosa ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥95%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)85-89%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Dr Jose Celso Barbosa?
145 students attend Dr Jose Celso Barbosa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dr Jose Celso Barbosa students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Jose Celso Barbosa?
Dr Jose Celso Barbosa has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dr Jose Celso Barbosa offer ?
Dr Jose Celso Barbosa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr Jose Celso Barbosa part of?
Dr Jose Celso Barbosa is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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