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#738 of 842 schools in PR

Pedro P. Casablanca

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 6357, Bayamon, PR 00959

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2018)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics1.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-33.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism66.7%

Students at Pedro P. Casablanca score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency3%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 17% (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

90.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pedro P. Casablanca 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 61Somewhat Walkable

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

Median income

$31,400

Median home value

$149,700

Median rent

$666/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

34.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00959; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 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
Juan Ponce De Leon GuaynaboEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–120.5 mi351Compare →
Luis Pales MatosEnrollment path unverified5.26–121.1 mi340Compare →
Tomas C. OngayEnrollment path unverified4.79–121.7 mi779Compare →
Dr. Agustin StahlEnrollment path unverified5.08–122.1 mi338Compare →

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

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

About Pedro P. Casablanca

Pedro P. Casablanca is a public high school in Bayamon, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 231 students in grades 5th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 842 schools in PR.

State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pedro P. Casablanca

What grades does Pedro P. Casablanca serve?

Pedro P. Casablanca serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Pedro P. Casablanca?

Pedro P. Casablanca has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pedro P. Casablanca?

The student-teacher ratio at Pedro P. Casablanca is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pedro P. Casablanca rank in PR?

Pedro P. Casablanca ranks #738 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Pedro P. Casablanca's MySchoolScout rating?

Pedro P. Casablanca has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Pedro P. Casablanca?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pedro P. Casablanca has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Pedro P. Casablanca a charter school?

No, Pedro P. Casablanca is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pedro P. Casablanca a Title I school?

No, Pedro P. Casablanca is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pedro P. Casablanca?

90.9% of students at Pedro P. Casablanca 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
5th – 12th
Enrollment
231
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Bayamón Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
66.7%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 00959)
46,409
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
44.8
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 00959; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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