The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) annual report on the Dominican Republic makes somber reading, especially when it comes to educational statistics. As many as half the total number of students in primary education only reach 4th grade level. Just 22% of the total complete primary school and once they reach high school graduation level, only 10% of the original total remain. The DR chapter of the UNDP’s Human Development Index for 2005 also highlights the inefficient use of funds spent on education, and the poor quality of teaching. It blames political patronage, deficient training and low salaries as the main factors.