Serving 112 students in grades 9-12, Rafael Cordero San Juan ranks in the top 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rafael Cordero San Juan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rafael Cordero San Juan's student population of 112 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rafael Cordero San Juan ranks within the top 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rafael Cordero San Juan is 0.02, which is more 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
#308 out of 839 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rafael Cordero San Juan's ranking?
Rafael Cordero San Juan is ranked #308 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Rafael Cordero San Juan often compared to?
Rafael Cordero San Juanis often viewed alongside schools like Padre Rufo (Bilingue), Gabriela Mistral San Juan by visitors of our site.
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 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rafael Cordero San Juan?
The graduation rate of Rafael Cordero San Juan is 90%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Rafael Cordero San Juan?
112 students attend Rafael Cordero San Juan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Rafael Cordero San Juan students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rafael Cordero San Juan?
Rafael Cordero San Juan has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rafael Cordero San Juan offer ?
Rafael Cordero San Juan offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rafael Cordero San Juan part of?
Rafael Cordero San Juan is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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