Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jose C. Rosario ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher 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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jose C. Rosario's student population of 453 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Jose C. Rosario 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 Jose C. Rosario 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
#704 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
23%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
100%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.8%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
74%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose C. Rosario's ranking?
Jose C. Rosario is ranked #704 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose C. Rosario?
453 students attend Jose C. Rosario.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jose C. Rosario students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jose C. Rosario?
Jose C. Rosario has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose C. Rosario offer ?
Jose C. Rosario offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jose C. Rosario part of?
Jose C. Rosario is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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