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#707 of 842 schools in PR

Diego Vazquez

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 4956 SUITE 1271, Caguas, PR 00725

  • Math 57% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2018)
  • 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-3.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism53.1%

Students at Diego Vazquez score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency57%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2015, to 62% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 73% (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

90.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Diego Vazquez 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 78Very 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
Luis Munoz Rivera CaguasEnrollment path unverified6.9K–50.3 mi208Compare →
Myrna M. FuentesEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–50.5 mi186Compare →
Nicolas Aguayo AldeaEnrollment path unverified6.9K–80.6 mi348Compare →
Pepita ArenasEnrollment path unverified7.9K–50.7 mi212Compare →

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

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

About Diego Vazquez

Diego Vazquez is a public elementary school in Caguas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 143 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Caguas Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.1%
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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