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Casiano Cepeda

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Rio Grande, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 3002 SUITE 484, Rio Grande, PR 00745

  • Math 1% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2018)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency13% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-35.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.7:1

Students at Casiano Cepeda score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency1%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2015, to 13% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
19%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
2%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
1%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Casiano Cepeda sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$26,980

Median home value

$129,800

Median rent

$580/mo

College educated

26.5%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

36.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Prevocacional Casiano CepedaEnrollment path unverified3.99–120.0 mi50Compare →
Pedro Falu OrellanoEnrollment path unverified4.29–121.7 mi630Compare →
Vocacional William Rivera BetancourtEnrollment path unverified7.49–123.0 mi476Compare →
Luis Hernaiz VeronneEnrollment path unverified3.39–123.3 mi326Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#444 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Casiano Cepeda is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Casiano Cepeda

Casiano Cepeda is a public high school in Rio Grande, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 160 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Casiano Cepeda

What grades does Casiano Cepeda serve?

Casiano Cepeda serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Casiano Cepeda?

Casiano Cepeda has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Casiano Cepeda?

The student-teacher ratio at Casiano Cepeda is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Casiano Cepeda rank in PR?

Casiano Cepeda ranks #444 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Casiano Cepeda's MySchoolScout rating?

Casiano Cepeda has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Casiano Cepeda?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Casiano Cepeda has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Casiano Cepeda a charter school?

No, Casiano Cepeda is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Casiano Cepeda a Title I school?

No, Casiano Cepeda is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Casiano Cepeda?

90.6% of students at Casiano Cepeda qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Río Grande Municipio
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 00745)
47,077
Area average commute
37.5 min
Area median age
44.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00745; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

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