Serving 334 students in grades 6-8, Felipe Rivera Centeno 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 3% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Felipe Rivera Centeno ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Felipe Rivera Centeno's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Felipe Rivera Centeno 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 Felipe Rivera Centeno 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
#818 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Felipe Rivera Centeno's ranking?
Felipe Rivera Centeno is ranked #818 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Felipe Rivera Centeno?
334 students attend Felipe Rivera Centeno.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Felipe Rivera Centeno students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Felipe Rivera Centeno?
Felipe Rivera Centeno has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Felipe Rivera Centeno offer ?
Felipe Rivera Centeno offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Felipe Rivera Centeno part of?
Felipe Rivera Centeno is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Felipe Rivera Centeno located?
Felipe Rivera Centeno is located in the Urbanizacion Santa Juana II neighborhood of Caguas, PR.
School Reviews
3 11/17/2021
School Felipe Rivera Centeno is a good school but needs a lot of improvements; painting of school outside and inside, remodeling of bathrooms school rooms, filling teacher vacancies, improving meals to kids, fixing air conditioners, avoiding fans, bottles of water available to kids during school, phone accessible for communications for those kids not having cells, improve playing areas, school car traffic should improve dangerous for kids to walk around after and before school time. Coordinate more school hours and activities. Revise school curriculum. Improve physical educations courses and introduce new foreign languages.
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