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#663 of 842 schools in PR

Federico Degetau

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

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 956, Barranquitas, PR 00794

  • Math 39% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2018)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at Federico Degetau score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency39%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 59% (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

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Federico Degetau 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 16Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$22,128

Median home value

$119,800

Median rent

$504/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

68.5%

Poverty rate

49.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00794; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Inocencio Cintron ZayasEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–61.6 mi143Compare →
Ana Joaquina Ortiz OrtizEnrollment path unverified8.6K–81.9 mi170Compare →
Petroamerica PaganEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–82.2 mi348Compare →
Sabino Rivera BerriosEnrollment path unverified4.2K–82.5 mi99Compare →

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

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

About Federico Degetau

Federico Degetau is a public elementary school in Barranquitas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 338 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #663 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Federico Degetau

What grades does Federico Degetau serve?

Federico Degetau serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Federico Degetau?

Federico Degetau has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Federico Degetau?

The student-teacher ratio at Federico Degetau is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Federico Degetau rank in PR?

Federico Degetau ranks #663 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Federico Degetau's MySchoolScout rating?

Federico Degetau has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Federico Degetau?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Federico Degetau has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Federico Degetau a charter school?

No, Federico Degetau is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Federico Degetau a Title I school?

No, Federico Degetau is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Federico Degetau?

91.1% of students at Federico Degetau 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Barranquitas Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
Area population (ZIP 00794)
28,450
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
40.2
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 00794; 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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