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#694 of 842 schools in PR

Antonio Dominguez Nieves

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 9718, Caguas, PR 00727

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2018)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics1.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-31.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism83%

Students at Antonio Dominguez Nieves score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency3%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 10% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 23% (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%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Antonio Dominguez Nieves 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 12Car-Dependent

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$33,403

Median home value

$147,800

Median rent

$821/mo

College educated

40.1%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

31.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00727; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eloisa PascualEnrollment path unverified5.37–122.2 mi257Compare →
Manuela Toro MoriceEnrollment path unverified5.98–123.5 mi444Compare →
Superior Urbana Jose Felix RodriguezEnrollment path unverified5.59–123.5 mi821Compare →
Republica De Costa RicaEnrollment path unverified7.48–123.7 mi740Compare →

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
#694 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Antonio Dominguez Nieves is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Antonio Dominguez Nieves

Antonio Dominguez Nieves is a public high school in Caguas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 288 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #694 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Antonio Dominguez Nieves

What grades does Antonio Dominguez Nieves serve?

Antonio Dominguez Nieves serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Antonio Dominguez Nieves?

Antonio Dominguez Nieves has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Antonio Dominguez Nieves?

The student-teacher ratio at Antonio Dominguez Nieves is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Antonio Dominguez Nieves rank in PR?

Antonio Dominguez Nieves ranks #694 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Antonio Dominguez Nieves's MySchoolScout rating?

Antonio Dominguez Nieves has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Antonio Dominguez Nieves?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Antonio Dominguez Nieves has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Antonio Dominguez Nieves a charter school?

No, Antonio Dominguez Nieves is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Antonio Dominguez Nieves a Title I school?

No, Antonio Dominguez Nieves is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Antonio Dominguez Nieves?

91.0% of students at Antonio Dominguez Nieves 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 – 12th
Enrollment
288
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Caguas Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
83.0%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 00727)
53,412
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
43.2
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 00727; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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