Serving 617 students in grades 7-12, Josefina Leon Zayas 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 ≤5% (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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Josefina Leon Zayas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Josefina Leon Zayas's student population of 617 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Josefina Leon Zayas 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 Leon Zayas 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
#642 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
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)80-84%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Josefina Leon Zayas's ranking?
Josefina Leon Zayas is ranked #642 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?
≤5% 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 Leon Zayas?
The graduation rate of Josefina Leon Zayas is 80-84%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Josefina Leon Zayas?
617 students attend Josefina Leon Zayas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Josefina Leon Zayas students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Josefina Leon Zayas?
Josefina Leon Zayas has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Josefina Leon Zayas offer ?
Josefina Leon Zayas offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Josefina Leon Zayas part of?
Josefina Leon Zayas is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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