Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jose M. Massari 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 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). 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 6:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jose M. Massari ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Jose M. Massari's student population of 159 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Jose M. Massari 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 M. Massari is 0.04, 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
#548 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
Hispanic
98%
100%
White
2%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.9%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose M. Massari's ranking?
Jose M. Massari is ranked #548 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose M. Massari?
159 students attend Jose M. Massari.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Jose M. Massari students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jose M. Massari?
Jose M. Massari has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose M. Massari offer ?
Jose M. Massari offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jose M. Massari part of?
Jose M. Massari is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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