Serving 125 students in grades 9-12, Dr. Cesareo Rosa Nieves Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
72%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Dr. Cesareo Rosa Nieves Elementary School?
125 students attend Dr. Cesareo Rosa Nieves Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dr. Cesareo Rosa Nieves Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Cesareo Rosa Nieves Elementary School?
Dr. Cesareo Rosa Nieves Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dr. Cesareo Rosa Nieves Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Cesareo Rosa Nieves Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dr. Cesareo Rosa Nieves Elementary School part of?
Dr. Cesareo Rosa Nieves Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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