Very Good
#300 of 842 schools in PR
Top 36% in state
Abelardo Diaz Alfaro
Middle School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Toa Alta, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
RR 3 BOX 10190, Toa Alta, PR 00953
- Math 22% proficient (2018)
- Reading 41% proficient (2018)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Abelardo Diaz Alfaro score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2015, reaching 32% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Abelardo Diaz Alfaro sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,888
Median home value
$154,600
Median rent
$752/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
33.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marta Velez De FajardoEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–9 | 2.3 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Jose Pablo MoralesEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Juan Ramon Jimenez BayamonEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–9 | 3.7 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Academia De Ciencias Y Tecnologia AlianzaCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–9 | 3.8 mi | 247 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #300 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abelardo Diaz Alfaro is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abelardo Diaz Alfaro
Abelardo Diaz Alfaro is a public middle school in Toa Alta, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 338 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abelardo Diaz Alfaro
What grades does Abelardo Diaz Alfaro serve?
Abelardo Diaz Alfaro serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Abelardo Diaz Alfaro?
Abelardo Diaz Alfaro has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abelardo Diaz Alfaro?
The student-teacher ratio at Abelardo Diaz Alfaro is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abelardo Diaz Alfaro rank in PR?
Abelardo Diaz Alfaro ranks #300 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Abelardo Diaz Alfaro's MySchoolScout rating?
Abelardo Diaz Alfaro has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abelardo Diaz Alfaro?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abelardo Diaz Alfaro has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Abelardo Diaz Alfaro a charter school?
No, Abelardo Diaz Alfaro is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abelardo Diaz Alfaro a Title I school?
No, Abelardo Diaz Alfaro is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abelardo Diaz Alfaro?
91.1% of students at Abelardo Diaz Alfaro qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Toa Alta Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (787) 797-0315
- Area population (ZIP 00953)
- 66,475
- Area average commute
- 39 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00953; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.