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#814 of 842 schools in PR

Jose F. Diaz

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · San Juan, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

VILLAS DE CARRAIZO, San Juan, PR 00926

  • Math 13% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2018)
  • 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism63.3%

Students at Jose F. Diaz score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency13%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 26 points since 2015, to 18% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
13%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 35% (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

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The neighborhood

Where Jose F. Diaz 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

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

Median income

$39,543

Median home value

$189,400

Median rent

$717/mo

College educated

51.5%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

25.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
EL ConquistadorEnrollment path unverified7.4K–51.6 mi151Compare →
Juan Antonio Corretjer San JuanEnrollment path unverified7.0K–121.7 mi499Compare →
Tulio LarrinagaEnrollment path unverified6.7K–52.0 mi183Compare →
Fair ViewEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–82.1 mi235Compare →

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
#814 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 F. Diaz is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jose F. Diaz

Jose F. Diaz is a public elementary school in San Juan, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 460 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #814 of 842 schools in PR.

State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jose F. Diaz

What grades does Jose F. Diaz serve?

Jose F. Diaz serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Jose F. Diaz?

Jose F. Diaz has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose F. Diaz?

The student-teacher ratio at Jose F. Diaz is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jose F. Diaz rank in PR?

Jose F. Diaz ranks #814 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Jose F. Diaz's MySchoolScout rating?

Jose F. Diaz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 F. Diaz?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose F. Diaz has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Jose F. Diaz a charter school?

No, Jose F. Diaz is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jose F. Diaz a Title I school?

No, Jose F. Diaz is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose F. Diaz?

91.1% of students at Jose F. Diaz 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
460
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Trujillo Alto Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.3%
Area population (ZIP 00926)
93,308
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
46.3
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 00926; 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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