Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 122 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PR
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce 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 Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce 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.
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce is ranked #502 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce?
122 students attend Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce?
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce offer ?
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 122 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
