Serving 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jose Nevarez Lopez 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jose Nevarez Lopez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Jose Nevarez Lopez's student population of 138 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jose Nevarez Lopez 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 Jose Nevarez Lopez 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
#511 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Nevarez Lopez's ranking?
Jose Nevarez Lopez is ranked #511 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose Nevarez Lopez?
138 students attend Jose Nevarez Lopez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jose Nevarez Lopez students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose Nevarez Lopez?
Jose Nevarez Lopez has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose Nevarez Lopez offer ?
Jose Nevarez Lopez offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jose Nevarez Lopez part of?
Jose Nevarez Lopez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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