Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-11, Escuela Especializada Federico Degetau I ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 81% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)81%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)90%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
83%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Escuela Especializada Federico Degetau I?
384 students attend Escuela Especializada Federico Degetau I.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Escuela Especializada Federico Degetau I students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Escuela Especializada Federico Degetau I?
Escuela Especializada Federico Degetau I has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Escuela Especializada Federico Degetau I offer ?
Escuela Especializada Federico Degetau I offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11
What school district is Escuela Especializada Federico Degetau I part of?
Escuela Especializada Federico Degetau I is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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