Very Good
#264 of 842 schools in PR
Top 31% in state
Rafael Cordero Catano
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Catano, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO BOX 630217, Catano, PR 00962
- Math 45% proficient (2018)
- Reading 31% proficient (2018)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rafael Cordero Catano score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2015, to 38% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 32% (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
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rafael Cordero Catano 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 56Somewhat Walkable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$20,134
Median home value
$118,700
Median rent
$537/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
55.1%
Poverty rate
49.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00962; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Rivera IIEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Isaac Del RosarioEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Abraham Lincoln San JuanEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa San JuanEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 4–12 | 2.5 mi | 288 | 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
- #264 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rafael Cordero Catano is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rafael Cordero Catano
Rafael Cordero Catano is a public elementary school in Catano, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 420 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rafael Cordero Catano
What grades does Rafael Cordero Catano serve?
Rafael Cordero Catano serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rafael Cordero Catano?
Rafael Cordero Catano has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafael Cordero Catano?
The student-teacher ratio at Rafael Cordero Catano is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rafael Cordero Catano rank in PR?
Rafael Cordero Catano ranks #264 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Rafael Cordero Catano's MySchoolScout rating?
Rafael Cordero Catano has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Rafael Cordero Catano?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rafael Cordero Catano has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Rafael Cordero Catano a charter school?
No, Rafael Cordero Catano is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rafael Cordero Catano a Title I school?
No, Rafael Cordero Catano is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rafael Cordero Catano?
91.2% of students at Rafael Cordero Catano 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cataño Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.5%
- Phone
- (787) 788-1557
- Area population (ZIP 00962)
- 19,213
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 00962; 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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