Serving 98 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dr. Ramon E. Betances Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower 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).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Dr. Ramon E. Betances Elementary School?
98 students attend Dr. Ramon E. Betances Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dr. Ramon E. Betances Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Ramon E. Betances Elementary School?
Dr. Ramon E. Betances Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dr. Ramon E. Betances Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Ramon E. Betances Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. Ramon E. Betances Elementary School part of?
Dr. Ramon E. Betances Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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