Josefina Barcelo (Closed 2018)

Rigel Secc 12 Irlanda Heights
Bayamon, PR 00956
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 147 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Josefina Barcelo ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(16-17)
75-79%
36%
(16-17)
75-79%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
98%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
80%
6%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Josefina Barcelo?
147 students attend Josefina Barcelo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Josefina Barcelo students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Josefina Barcelo?
Josefina Barcelo has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Josefina Barcelo offer ?
Josefina Barcelo offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Josefina Barcelo part of?

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