Excellent
#69 of 842 schools in PR
Top 8% in state
Jose De Diego Las Piedras
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Las Piedras, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1296, Las Piedras, PR 00771
- Math 57% proficient (2018)
- Reading 62% proficient (2018)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jose De Diego Las Piedras score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2015, reaching 60% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 43% (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
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jose De Diego Las Piedras 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 4Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$25,662
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$493/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
37.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Rivera MolinaEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Carmen BenitezEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Jesus T. Sanabria CruzEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Antonio Rosa GuzmanEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 247 | 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
- #69 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jose De Diego Las Piedras is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jose De Diego Las Piedras
Jose De Diego Las Piedras is a public elementary school in Las Piedras, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 239 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jose De Diego Las Piedras
What grades does Jose De Diego Las Piedras serve?
Jose De Diego Las Piedras serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Jose De Diego Las Piedras?
Jose De Diego Las Piedras has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose De Diego Las Piedras?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose De Diego Las Piedras is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jose De Diego Las Piedras rank in PR?
Jose De Diego Las Piedras ranks #69 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Jose De Diego Las Piedras's MySchoolScout rating?
Jose De Diego Las Piedras has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Jose De Diego Las Piedras?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose De Diego Las Piedras has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Jose De Diego Las Piedras a charter school?
No, Jose De Diego Las Piedras is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jose De Diego Las Piedras a Title I school?
No, Jose De Diego Las Piedras is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose De Diego Las Piedras?
90.8% of students at Jose De Diego Las Piedras 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Las Piedras Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.1%
- Phone
- (787) 733-8777
- Area population (ZIP 00771)
- 35,165
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 00771; 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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