Serving 105 students in grades 6-8, Rosa Costa Valdiveso 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 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than 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)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rosa Costa Valdiveso ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rosa Costa Valdiveso's student population of 105 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rosa Costa Valdiveso 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 Rosa Costa Valdiveso 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
#438 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
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 Rosa Costa Valdiveso's ranking?
Rosa Costa Valdiveso is ranked #438 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 21% PR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Rosa Costa Valdiveso?
105 students attend Rosa Costa Valdiveso.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Rosa Costa Valdiveso students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosa Costa Valdiveso?
Rosa Costa Valdiveso has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rosa Costa Valdiveso offer ?
Rosa Costa Valdiveso offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rosa Costa Valdiveso part of?
Rosa Costa Valdiveso is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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