Needs Improvement
#772 of 842 schools in PR
Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Rio Grande, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 48 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 2312, Rio Grande, PR 00745
- Math 10% proficient (2018)
- Reading 10% proficient (2018)
- 3.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 18% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
90%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prevocacional 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casiano CepedaEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Pedro Falu OrellanoEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| Vocacional William Rivera BetancourtEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Luis Hernaiz VeronneEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 326 | Compare → |
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
- #772 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda
Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda is a public high school in Rio Grande, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 50 students in grades 9th-12th with a 3.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #772 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda
What grades does Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda serve?
Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda?
Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda?
The student-teacher ratio at Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda is 3.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda rank in PR?
Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda ranks #772 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda's MySchoolScout rating?
Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda a charter school?
No, Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda a Title I school?
No, Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda?
90.0% of students at Prevocacional 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Río Grande Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.0%
- Phone
- (787) 887-5200
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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