Análisis longitudinal de indicadores educativos: cobertura escolar, asistencia y deserción en el contexto dominicano

The objective was to analyze school enrollment, attendance, and dropout rates for the period 2013–2025. A quantitative approach with a non-experimental, descriptive longitudinal design was adopted. The methodology involved the analysis of secondary data. The analytical tool was the MINERD portal “Information Dashboards,” from which statistics were extracted and tables of counts and percentages were created while preserving the integrity of the data. The study population covered overall enrollment and attendance, as well as dropout rates in the public sector. The number of students ranged from 2,004,251 to 2,137,992. It is shown that the most efficient coverage has been achieved at the primary level, reaching up to 95.20% of that population; at the secondary level, up to 73.11%; and 58.79% at the early childhood level, highlighting the most significant challenge among children aged 0 to 5 years. Regarding attendance, it is noted that the secondary level presents the greatest challenge, with a drop of 72.5%, highlighting the effects of the pandemic. Finally, the report shows that school dropout rates affect male students more significantly, with percentages ranging from 3.29% to 8.26%, compared to 2.61% to 5.64% for female students. It is recommended that the government prioritize spending on infrastructure and teaching staff to meet the needs at the early childhood level, and strengthen educational offerings at the secondary level through technical, sports, and technology education.