Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa
Tel:
(787) 842-8671
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa serves 137 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa placed in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa's student population of 137 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 137 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,086 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #337 out of 1086 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 83% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa is Dr. Rafael Pujals (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Herminia Garcia (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ponce Herminia Garcia Grades: K-5 | 533 students
0.2 miles
Calle E9 Urb Glenview Garden
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 840-6455 0.2 K-5 533 - Ponce Julia Cordero Negron Grades: K-5 | 147 students
0.2 miles
Carr 132 Km - 21 4 Bo Pastillo
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 843-8248 0.2 K-5 147 - Ponce Lucy Grillasca Grades: K-5 | 231 students
0.2 miles
Ave Eduardo Ruberte Parque Ama
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-4010 0.2 K-5 231 - Ponce Bellas Artes De Ponce (especializada)
0.3 miles
20 Calle Lolita Tizol
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 259-7373 0.3 n/a n/a - Ponce Dr. Rafael Pujals Grades: 6-9 | 431 students
0.3 miles
Calle Lolita Tizol Esq Sol
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-4600 0.3 6-9 431
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