Federico Degetau(Almirante Sur) Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Carr 160 Km 9 Sector Almirante
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Federico Degetau(Almirante Sur) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(13-14)
40-49%
34%
(13-14)
40-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Federico Degetau(Almirante Sur) Elementary School?
89 students attend Federico Degetau(Almirante Sur) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Federico Degetau(Almirante Sur) Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Federico Degetau(Almirante Sur) Elementary School?
Federico Degetau(Almirante Sur) Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Federico Degetau(Almirante Sur) Elementary School offer ?
Federico Degetau(Almirante Sur) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Federico Degetau(Almirante Sur) Elementary School part of?
Federico Degetau(Almirante Sur) Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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