Castillo (Closed 2023)

53 Calle Cupey Parcelas Castil
Mayaguez, PR 00680
Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Castillo ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
101 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
75-79%
35%
(17-18)
80-84%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
100%
100%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
74%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
14%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Castillo?
101 students attend Castillo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Castillo students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Castillo?
Castillo has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Castillo offer ?
Castillo offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Castillo part of?

Recent Articles

Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.