Rafael Cordero
Tel:
(787) 761-0340
Rafael Cordero serves 249 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Rafael Cordero placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Rafael Cordero places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Rafael Cordero's student population of 249 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 249 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Rafael Cordero is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,086 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rafael Cordero is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1004 out of 1086 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 3% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
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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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 83% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rafael Cordero is Medardo Carazo (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Andres Valcarcel (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is El Conquistador (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Trujillo Alto El Conquistador Grades: K-5 | 293 students
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Calle 13 Esq. 1 El Conquistado
Trujillo Alto, PR 00976
(787) 760-2865 0.0 K-5 293 - Trujillo Alto Fair View Grades: PK-5 | 248 students
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Calle 7 Esq 18 Urb Fair View
Trujillo Alto, PR 00976
(787) 761-3280 0.0 PK-5 248 - Trujillo Alto Hermina Diaz Aponte (lago Alto) Grades: PK-5 | 232 students
0.0 miles
Calle Torrecilla Urb. Lago Alt
Trujillo Alto, PR 00976
(787) 761-1425 0.0 PK-5 232 - Trujillo Alto Jesus Silva Grades: K-5 | 309 students
0.0 miles
Calle Azucena Esq. Gardenia Ur
Trujillo Alto, PR 00976
(787) 761-0565 0.0 K-5 309 - Trujillo Alto Andres Valcarcel Grades: 6-8 | 364 students
1.5 miles
Calle Andres Valcarcel Final
Trujillo Alto, PR 00976
(787) 761-1060 1.5 6-8 364
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