Serving 136 students in grades 9-12, Rafael Cordero ranks in the top 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rafael Cordero ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rafael Cordero's student population of 136 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
136 students
![This chart displays total students of Rafael Cordero by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Rafael Cordero by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/140000/140331/rafael-cordero-chart-Izn2xB.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Rafael Cordero by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Rafael Cordero by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/140000/140331/rafael-cordero-chart-bcLgHXE.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Rafael Cordero by grade. This chart displays the students of Rafael Cordero by grade.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/140000/140331/rafael-cordero-chart-T56tZ7.png)
School Rankings
Rafael Cordero ranks within the top 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rafael Cordero 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
#308 out of 839 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Rafael Cordero, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Rafael Cordero, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/140000/140331/rafael-cordero-chart-Hi0pxG.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rafael Cordero and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rafael Cordero and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/140000/140331/rafael-cordero-chart-Q5V9FV.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rafael Cordero and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rafael Cordero and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/140000/140331/rafael-cordero-chart-ML4yHS.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rafael Cordero and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rafael Cordero and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/140000/140331/rafael-cordero-chart-bitqiMo.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rafael Cordero and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rafael Cordero and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/140000/140331/rafael-cordero-chart-br8Q6MM.png)
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
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rafael Cordero. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rafael Cordero.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/140000/140331/rafael-cordero-chart-3B3DAO.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/140000/140331/rafael-cordero-chart-Bav7Z9.png)
Graduation Rate
≥90%
74%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Rafael Cordero and public school graduation rate of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Rafael Cordero and public school graduation rate of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/140000/140331/rafael-cordero-chart-yxOAwZ.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rafael Cordero and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rafael Cordero and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/140000/140331/rafael-cordero-chart-lgsRAC.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rafael Cordero and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rafael Cordero and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/140000/140331/rafael-cordero-chart-bg27FmM.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rafael Cordero's ranking?
Rafael Cordero is ranked #308 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Rafael Cordero often compared to?
Rafael Corderois often viewed alongside schools like Padre Rufo (Bilingue), Gabriela Mistral by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rafael Cordero?
The graduation rate of Rafael Cordero is 90%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Rafael Cordero?
136 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 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rafael Cordero offer ?
Rafael Cordero offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rafael Cordero part of?
Rafael Cordero is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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