Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ramon E. Betances ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Ramon E. Betances ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)90-94%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Hispanic
99%
100%
White
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
14%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Ramon E. Betances?
111 students attend Ramon E. Betances.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ramon E. Betances students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ramon E. Betances?
Ramon E. Betances has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ramon E. Betances offer ?
Ramon E. Betances offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ramon E. Betances part of?
Ramon E. Betances is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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