Jose De Diego (Closed 2018)

161 Calle Rafael Cordero Secto
Caguas, PR 00725
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 138 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jose De Diego ranks in the top 30% 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 was 60-64% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
138 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(16-17)
60-64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jose De Diego and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
65-69%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jose De Diego and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jose De Diego and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jose De Diego and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jose De Diego and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
79%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jose De Diego and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose De Diego?
138 students attend Jose De Diego.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jose De Diego students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose De Diego?
Jose De Diego has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose De Diego offer ?
Jose De Diego offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jose De Diego part of?

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