Serving 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jose A. Lopez Castro 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
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)80.4%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
74%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Jose A. Lopez Castro's ranking?
Jose A. Lopez Castro is ranked #641 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose A. Lopez Castro?
56 students attend Jose A. Lopez Castro.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jose A. Lopez Castro students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jose A. Lopez Castro?
Jose A. Lopez Castro has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose A. Lopez Castro offer ?
Jose A. Lopez Castro offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jose A. Lopez Castro part of?
Jose A. Lopez Castro is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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