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#537 of 842 schools in PR
Carmen Belen Veiga
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Juana Diaz, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 982, Juana Diaz, PR 00795
- Math 8% proficient (2018)
- Reading 42% proficient (2018)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carmen Belen Veiga score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 13 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 40% (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
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carmen Belen Veiga sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$23,391
Median home value
$102,200
Median rent
$522/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
43.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00795; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Llorens Torres Juana DiazEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Dr. Maximo Donoso SanchezEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–12 | 2.4 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Superior Juan SerrallesEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Luis Munoz Marin Juana DiazEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–12 | 3.7 mi | 209 | 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.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #537 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carmen Belen Veiga is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carmen Belen Veiga
Carmen Belen Veiga is a public high school in Juana Diaz, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 309 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carmen Belen Veiga
What grades does Carmen Belen Veiga serve?
Carmen Belen Veiga serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carmen Belen Veiga?
Carmen Belen Veiga has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen Belen Veiga?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmen Belen Veiga is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carmen Belen Veiga rank in PR?
Carmen Belen Veiga ranks #537 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Carmen Belen Veiga's MySchoolScout rating?
Carmen Belen Veiga has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Carmen Belen Veiga?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmen Belen Veiga has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Carmen Belen Veiga a charter school?
No, Carmen Belen Veiga is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carmen Belen Veiga a Title I school?
No, Carmen Belen Veiga is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmen Belen Veiga?
90.9% of students at Carmen Belen Veiga 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Juana Díaz Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.5%
- Phone
- (787) 837-2435
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 00795)
- 43,212
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 00795; 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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