Needs Improvement
#830 of 842 schools in PR
Onofre Carballeira
Middle School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 247, Catano, PR 00962
Enrollment
198
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
3.0
Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
198
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
3.0
Grades
5th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#830 of 842
In Catano
#4 of 5
public schools
In district
#830 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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About Onofre Carballeira
Onofre Carballeira is a public middle school in Catano, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Onofre Carballeira serves approximately 198 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Onofre Carballeira has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Onofre Carballeira show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 3.0 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.7
- PR avg 4.7
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 198 students, Onofre Carballeira is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
The chronic absenteeism rate at Onofre Carballeira was 90% in the 2022-23 school year, which is above the national average. Chronic absenteeism (missing 15 or more school days) can affect classroom dynamics and pacing. Parents should ask about the school's attendance support programs and what resources are available to help families address barriers to consistent attendance.
Score Breakdown
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Onofre Carballeira — Students at Onofre Carballeira score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.3/10.
How Onofre Carballeira Compares
See how Onofre Carballeira performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 247, Catano, PR 00962
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Onofre Carballeira may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. BASILIO MILAN HERNANDEZ (rated 5.3/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Toa Baja), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO (rated 2.6/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Catano, see our Catano schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FRANCISCO OLLER Toa Baja | 0.1 mi | 4.1 |
| RAFAEL CORDERO CATANO Catano | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| ROSALINA C. MARTINEZ - ALIANZA Catano | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA II Guaynabo | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
| ISAAC DEL ROSARIO Catano | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO Catano | 1.4 mi | 2.6 |
| JOSE JULIAN ACOSTA - TEATRO San Juan | 2.0 mi | 6.7 |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN SAN JUAN San Juan | 2.0 mi | 5.3 |
| DR. JOSE CELSO BARBOSA SAN JUAN San Juan | 2.4 mi | 6.0 |
| DR. EFRAIN SANCHEZ HIDALGO TOA BAJA Toa Baja | 2.7 mi | 8.6 |
| JUAN PONCE DE LEON GUAYNABO Guaynabo | 2.9 mi | 7.8 |
| PEDRO C. TIMOTHEE ANEXO San Juan | 2.9 mi | 6.3 |
| CARMEN BARROSO MORALES Toa Baja | 2.9 mi | 9.8 |
| BASILIO MILAN HERNANDEZ Toa Baja | 3.0 mi | 5.3 |
| PEDRO P. CASABLANCA Bayamon | 3.3 mi | 4.2 |
| RAFAEL CORDERO SAN JUAN San Juan | 3.1 mi | 6.6 |
| PEDRO CARLOS TIMOTHEE San Juan | 3.2 mi | 7.7 |
| FAUSTINO SANTIAGO MONTALVO Bayamon | 3.4 mi | 5.3 |
| DR. FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ Y GAETAN San Juan | 3.3 mi | 5.8 |
| RAMON MORALES PENA Bayamon | 3.4 mi | 9.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00962 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$20,134
Median Home Value
$118,700
Median Rent
$537/mo
Population
19,213
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
55.1%
Avg Commute
25.4 min
Poverty Rate
49.6%
Median Age
42.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ANTONIO VALERO BERNABE Fajardo, PR | 3.1 |
| IRMA PEDRAZA RUIZ Ceiba, PR | 2.9 |
| LUIS RAMOS GONZALEZ Caguas, PR | 2.7 |
| MARCELINO RODRIGUEZ ROMAN Moca, PR | 3.3 |
| MARIANO FELIU BALSEIRO Bayamon, PR | 3.3 |
| MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO Catano, PR | 2.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Onofre Carballeira
What grades does Onofre Carballeira serve?
Onofre Carballeira serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Onofre Carballeira?
Onofre Carballeira has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onofre Carballeira?
The student-teacher ratio at Onofre Carballeira is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Onofre Carballeira rank in PR?
Onofre Carballeira ranks #830 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Onofre Carballeira's MySchoolScout rating?
Onofre Carballeira has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Onofre Carballeira?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Onofre Carballeira has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Onofre Carballeira a charter school?
No, Onofre Carballeira is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Onofre Carballeira a Title I school?
No, Onofre Carballeira is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Onofre Carballeira?
90.9% of students at Onofre Carballeira qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cataño Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 89.9%
- Phone
- (787) 788-8975
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #830 of 842
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