Serving 327 students in grades 6-8, Felipe Rivera Centeno 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 3% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Felipe Rivera Centeno's student population of 327 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Felipe Rivera Centeno 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 Felipe Rivera Centeno is 0.00, which is less 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
#818 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
23%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
100%
100%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.2%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
74%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Felipe Rivera Centeno's ranking?
Felipe Rivera Centeno is ranked #818 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Felipe Rivera Centeno?
327 students attend Felipe Rivera Centeno.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Felipe Rivera Centeno students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Felipe Rivera Centeno?
Felipe Rivera Centeno has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Felipe Rivera Centeno offer ?
Felipe Rivera Centeno offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Felipe Rivera Centeno part of?
Felipe Rivera Centeno is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Felipe Rivera Centeno located?
Felipe Rivera Centeno is located in the Urbanizacion Santa Juana II neighborhood of Caguas, PR.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
School Felipe Rivera Centeno is a good school but needs a lot of improvements; painting of school outside and inside, remodeling of bathrooms school rooms, filling teacher vacancies, improving meals to kids, fixing air conditioners, avoiding fans, bottles of water available to kids during school, phone accessible for communications for those kids not having cells, improve playing areas, school car traffic should improve dangerous for kids to walk around after and before school time. Coordinate more school hours and activities. Revise school curriculum. Improve physical educations courses and introduce new foreign languages.
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