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#665 of 842 schools in PR

Abelardo Diaz Morales

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Caguas, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

CALL BOX 4952 SUITE 353, Caguas, PR 00726

  • Math 48% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2018)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
Chronic Absenteeism28.4%

Students at Abelardo Diaz Morales score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency48%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2015, to 45% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Abelardo Diaz Morales 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 46Car-Dependent

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Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Benita Gonzalez QuinonesEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–50.5 mi149Compare →
Vidal SerranoEnrollment path unverified6.8K–80.8 mi214Compare →
Jose MercadoEnrollment path unverified7.2K–91.2 mi199Compare →
Nicolas Aguayo AldeaEnrollment path unverified6.9K–81.2 mi348Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#665 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 Morales is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Abelardo Diaz Morales

Abelardo Diaz Morales is a public elementary school in Caguas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 408 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #665 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Abelardo Diaz Morales

What grades does Abelardo Diaz Morales serve?

Abelardo Diaz Morales serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Abelardo Diaz Morales?

Abelardo Diaz Morales has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Abelardo Diaz Morales?

The student-teacher ratio at Abelardo Diaz Morales is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Abelardo Diaz Morales rank in PR?

Abelardo Diaz Morales ranks #665 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Abelardo Diaz Morales's MySchoolScout rating?

Abelardo Diaz Morales has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Morales?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Abelardo Diaz Morales has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Abelardo Diaz Morales a charter school?

No, Abelardo Diaz Morales is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Abelardo Diaz Morales a Title I school?

No, Abelardo Diaz Morales is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abelardo Diaz Morales?

91.2% of students at Abelardo Diaz Morales 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
408
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Caguas Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.4%
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

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