Jose Severo Quinones

Urb Jose S Quinones Calle Ulis
Carolina, PR 00985
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jose Severo Quinones ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Top 50% in PR
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jose Severo Quinones ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Jose Severo Quinones's student population of 660 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
660 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Jose Severo Quinones ranks within the top 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose Severo Quinones 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.
This School
State Level (PR)
#285 out of 839 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jose Severo Quinones, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jose Severo Quinones and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jose Severo Quinones and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jose Severo Quinones and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jose Severo Quinones and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
0.02
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jose Severo Quinones and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jose Severo Quinones and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jose Severo Quinones's ranking?
Jose Severo Quinones is ranked #285 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose Severo Quinones?
660 students attend Jose Severo Quinones.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jose Severo Quinones students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose Severo Quinones?
Jose Severo Quinones has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose Severo Quinones offer ?
Jose Severo Quinones offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jose Severo Quinones part of?
In what neighborhood is Jose Severo Quinones located?
Jose Severo Quinones is located in the Jose S Quinones neighborhood of Carolina, PR.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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