Rafael Cordero Catano

Calle Marginal Ave Los Canos
Catano, PR 00962
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rafael Cordero Catano ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50% in PR
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rafael Cordero Catano ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

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School Overview

Rafael Cordero Catano's student population of 400 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
400 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Rafael Cordero Catano 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 Rafael Cordero Catano 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.
This School
State Level (PR)
#540 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rafael Cordero Catano, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rafael Cordero Catano and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rafael Cordero Catano and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rafael Cordero Catano and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rafael Cordero Catano and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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White
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rafael Cordero Catano and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rafael Cordero Catano and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rafael Cordero Catano's ranking?
Rafael Cordero Catano is ranked #540 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Rafael Cordero Catano?
400 students attend Rafael Cordero Catano.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rafael Cordero Catano students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rafael Cordero Catano?
Rafael Cordero Catano has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rafael Cordero Catano offer ?
Rafael Cordero Catano offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rafael Cordero Catano part of?
Rafael Cordero Catano is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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