Serving 281 students in grades 9-12, Josefina Barcelo 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 25-29% (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.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Josefina Barceló serves the eastern part of Guaynabo, PR, covering an attendance area of approximately 32 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Josefina Barcelo's student population of 281 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Josefina Barcelo 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 Josefina Barcelo 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#571 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
Graduation Rate
(21-22)70-74%
74%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)94.3%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Josefina Barcelo's ranking?
Josefina Barcelo is ranked #571 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Josefina Barcelo?
The graduation rate of Josefina Barcelo is 70-74%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Josefina Barcelo?
281 students attend Josefina Barcelo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Josefina Barcelo students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Josefina Barcelo?
Josefina Barcelo has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Josefina Barcelo offer ?
Josefina Barcelo offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Josefina Barcelo part of?
Josefina Barcelo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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