Pedro J. Rodriguez Oquendo (Closed 2023)

Carr 859 Bo Sta Cruz
Carolina, PR 00987
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 164 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pedro J. Rodriguez Oquendo ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(16-17)
55-59%
36%
(16-17)
50-54%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Pedro J. Rodriguez Oquendo?
164 students attend Pedro J. Rodriguez Oquendo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pedro J. Rodriguez Oquendo students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pedro J. Rodriguez Oquendo?
Pedro J. Rodriguez Oquendo has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Pedro J. Rodriguez Oquendo offer ?
Pedro J. Rodriguez Oquendo offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pedro J. Rodriguez Oquendo part of?
Pedro J. Rodriguez Oquendo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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