Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cotto Anexo ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30% in PR)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Cotto Anexo serves the northwest portion of Arecibo, PR, covering an area of approximately 171.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cotto Anexo's student population of 35 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cotto Anexo is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
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
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.9%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
14%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Cotto Anexo?
35 students attend Cotto Anexo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cotto Anexo students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cotto Anexo?
Cotto Anexo has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Cotto Anexo offer ?
Cotto Anexo offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cotto Anexo part of?
Cotto Anexo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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