Serving 173 students in grades 9-12, Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev) ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev)'s student population of 173 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev) ranks within the top 5% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev) 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
#13 out of 839 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
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
Graduation Rate
85-89%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev)'s ranking?
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev) is ranked #13 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev)?
The graduation rate of Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev) is 85-89%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev)?
173 students attend Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev) students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev)?
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev) has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev) offer ?
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev) part of?
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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