Serving 124 students in grades 6-12, Centro Vocacional Especial ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centro Vocacional Especial ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Centro Vocacional Especial's student population of 124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Centro Vocacional Especial ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centro Vocacional Especial is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centro Vocacional Especial's ranking?
Centro Vocacional Especial is ranked #646 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Centro Vocacional Especial?
124 students attend Centro Vocacional Especial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Centro Vocacional Especial students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centro Vocacional Especial?
Centro Vocacional Especial has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Centro Vocacional Especial offer ?
Centro Vocacional Especial offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Centro Vocacional Especial part of?
Centro Vocacional Especial is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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