Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carlos Orama Padilla ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 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 (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlos Orama Padilla ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carlos Orama Padilla's student population of 321 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Carlos Orama Padilla 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 Carlos Orama Padilla 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
#343 out of 839 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlos Orama Padilla's ranking?
Carlos Orama Padilla is ranked #343 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Carlos Orama Padilla often compared to?
Carlos Orama Padillais often viewed alongside schools like Bernardo Huyke by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Carlos Orama Padilla?
321 students attend Carlos Orama Padilla.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Carlos Orama Padilla students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlos Orama Padilla?
Carlos Orama Padilla has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Carlos Orama Padilla offer ?
Carlos Orama Padilla offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carlos Orama Padilla part of?
Carlos Orama Padilla is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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