Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower 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 (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos's student population of 142 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos 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 Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos 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
#621 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
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
Graduation Rate
60-69%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos's ranking?
Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos is ranked #621 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos?
The graduation rate of Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos is 60-69%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos?
142 students attend Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos?
Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos offer ?
Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos part of?
Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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