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#684 of 842 schools in PR

Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

URB VILLA CARMEN 300 CALLE GUAYAMA, Caguas, PR 00725

  • Math 10% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2018)
  • 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency28% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism81.4%

Students at Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency10%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 17 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 48% (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

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica 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 70Very Walkable

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

Median income

$27,505

Median home value

$139,900

Median rent

$558/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

64.2%

Poverty rate

39.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Haydee CaballeroEnrollment path unverified4.56–90.8 mi235Compare →
Luis Ramos GonzalezEnrollment path unverified2.76–80.9 mi260Compare →
Jose MercadoEnrollment path unverified7.2K–91.7 mi199Compare →
Felipe Rivera CentenoEnrollment path unverified5.06–82.6 mi334Compare →

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
#684 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 S Pedreira - Pretecnica is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica

Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica is a public middle school in Caguas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 258 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #684 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica

What grades does Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica serve?

Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica?

Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica?

The student-teacher ratio at Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica rank in PR?

Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica ranks #684 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica's MySchoolScout rating?

Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica 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 S Pedreira - Pretecnica?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica a charter school?

No, Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica a Title I school?

No, Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica?

91.1% of students at Antonio S Pedreira - Pretecnica 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
258
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Caguas Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
81.4%
Area population (ZIP 00725)
76,246
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
45.3
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 00725; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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