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Very Good

#251 of 842 schools in PR

Top 30% in state

Pablo Casals

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Bayamon, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

PO BOX 607071 SUITE 12, Bayamon, PR 00956

  • Math 5% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2018)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation6.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Students at Pablo Casals score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency5%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 11 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
1%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
4%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
6%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 67% (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

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pablo Casals 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 43Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$28,674

Median home value

$134,800

Median rent

$645/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

37.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00956; 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
Francisco Manrique CabreraEnrollment path unverified5.56–120.8 mi741Compare →
Miguel Melendez Munoz BayamonEnrollment path unverified6.99–120.9 mi568Compare →
Papa Juan XxiiiEnrollment path unverified8.46–121.4 mi420Compare →
Tomas (maso) Rivera MoralesEnrollment path unverified4.19–121.5 mi472Compare →

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

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

About Pablo Casals

Pablo Casals is a public high school in Bayamon, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 414 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pablo Casals

What grades does Pablo Casals serve?

Pablo Casals serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Pablo Casals?

Pablo Casals has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pablo Casals?

The student-teacher ratio at Pablo Casals is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pablo Casals rank in PR?

Pablo Casals ranks #251 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Pablo Casals's MySchoolScout rating?

Pablo Casals has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Pablo Casals?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pablo Casals has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Pablo Casals a charter school?

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

Is Pablo Casals a Title I school?

No, Pablo Casals is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pablo Casals?

91.1% of students at Pablo Casals 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
414
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Bayamón Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 00956)
67,050
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
43.3
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 00956; 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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