Below Average
#707 of 842 schools in PR
Diego Vazquez
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 4956 SUITE 1271, Caguas, PR 00725
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#707 of 842
In Caguas
#30 of 32
public schools
In district
#707 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic performance
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Diego Vazquez
Diego Vazquez is a public elementary school in Caguas, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Diego Vazquez serves approximately 143 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Diego Vazquez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Diego Vazquez show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 143 students, Diego Vazquez is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.2:1 students to teachers, Diego Vazquez sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
53% of students at Diego Vazquez were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Diego Vazquez — Students at Diego Vazquez score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.5/10.
How Diego Vazquez Compares
See how Diego Vazquez performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 4956 SUITE 1271, Caguas, PR 00725
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Diego Vazquez may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PAULA MOJICA (rated 9.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ROSA C. BENITEZ (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JUSTINA VAZQUEZ MENDOZA (rated 8.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Caguas, see our Caguas schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA CAGUAS Caguas | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ CAGUAS Caguas | 0.5 mi | 4.5 |
| LUIS RAMOS GONZALEZ Caguas | 0.5 mi | 2.7 |
| MYRNA M. FUENTES Caguas | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| GERARDO SELLES SOLA CAGUAS Caguas | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| NICOLAS AGUAYO ALDEA Caguas | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| PEPITA ARENAS Caguas | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| PAULA MOJICA Caguas | 0.9 mi | 9.1 |
| REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA Caguas | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| PEPITA GARRIGA Caguas | 1.1 mi | 8.5 |
| JUSTINA VAZQUEZ MENDOZA Caguas | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| ANTONIO S PEDREIRA - PRETECNICA Caguas | 1.2 mi | 4.6 |
| MANUELA TORO MORICE Caguas | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| CONCEPCION MENDEZ CANO Caguas | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| BENITA GONZALEZ QUINONES Caguas | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| ROSA C. BENITEZ Caguas | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| ELOISA PASCUAL Caguas | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| FELIPE RIVERA CENTENO Caguas | 1.5 mi | 5.0 |
| HAYDEE CABALLERO Caguas | 1.5 mi | 4.5 |
| PEDRO MILLAN RIVERA Caguas | 1.7 mi | 4.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00725 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$27,505
Median Home Value
$139,900
Median Rent
$558/mo
Population
76,246
College Educated
30.5%
Homeownership
64.2%
Avg Commute
29.5 min
Poverty Rate
39.6%
Median Age
45.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Diego Vazquez
What grades does Diego Vazquez serve?
Diego Vazquez serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Diego Vazquez?
Diego Vazquez has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diego Vazquez?
The student-teacher ratio at Diego Vazquez 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 Diego Vazquez rank in PR?
Diego Vazquez ranks #707 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Diego Vazquez's MySchoolScout rating?
Diego Vazquez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Diego Vazquez?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Diego Vazquez has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Diego Vazquez a charter school?
No, Diego Vazquez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Diego Vazquez a Title I school?
No, Diego Vazquez is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Diego Vazquez?
90.9% of students at Diego Vazquez qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 78 Very Walkable
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Caguas Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.1%
- Phone
- (787) 743-3695
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #707 of 842
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