Serving 249 students in grades 6-8, Rafael Cordero 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 was 3% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
249 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)3%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
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
School District Name
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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Rafael Cordero?
249 students attend Rafael Cordero.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rafael Cordero students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rafael Cordero?
Rafael Cordero has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rafael Cordero offer ?
Rafael Cordero offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rafael Cordero part of?
Rafael Cordero is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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