Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre) ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher 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: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre)'s student population of 249 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre) 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 Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre) 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
#285 out of 839 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
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%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre)'s ranking?
Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre) is ranked #285 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre)?
249 students attend Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre) students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre)?
Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre) has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre) offer ?
Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre) part of?
Fermin Delgado Diaz (Su Bo. Pena Pobre) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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