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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
75-79%
35%
(17-18)
80-84%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Hispanic
100%
100%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
14%
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?

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