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#465 of 842 schools in PR
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan
School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 9066246, San Juan, PR 00901
- Math 3% proficient (2018)
- Reading 27% proficient (2018)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$25,810
Median home value
$386,900
Median rent
$646/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
43.1%
Poverty rate
34.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro C. Timothee AnexoEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–12 | 3.5 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| La EsperanzaEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Manuel Elzaburu Y VizcarrondoEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–9 | 4.6 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Juan Ponce De Leon GuaynaboEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 351 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #465 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan is a public school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 288 students in grades 4th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 842 schools in PR.
State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan
What grades does Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan serve?
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan?
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan rank in PR?
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan ranks #465 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan a charter school?
No, Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan a Title I school?
No, Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan?
91.0% of students at Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San Juan qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Juan Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.5%
- Phone
- (787) 721-9014
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 00901)
- 6,762
- Area median age
- 50.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00901; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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