Serving 200 students in grades 6-8, Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez 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 is ≤1% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez's student population of 200 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez 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
#632 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez's ranking?
Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez is ranked #632 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez?
200 students attend Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez?
Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez offer ?
Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez part of?
Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez located?
Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez is located in the Sabana Abajo neighborhood of Carolina, PR. There are 3 other public schools located in Sabana Abajo.
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